It’s a theory that’s been debated ever since the NFL began making conscious efforts to make the game of football a little safer. How do you weigh player safety against the fear of some fans and players that football may be losing some of its’ competitive fire? After all, football is supposed to be a contact game, isn’t it? Recently, that same debate came into play when NFL officials visited the Philadelphia Eagles at the Novacare Complex.
The reason for the visit was to provide some understanding on some of the rule changes for the upcoming season, namely what constitutes a catch, how kickoffs are supposed to look and hits that are made when leading with the helmet.