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Originally Posted by CT1
When MMA & UFC get hit with a $765M settlement over concussions, they'll likely institute safety rules also.
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$765M to the NFL is chump change. They are an 11B a year industry and it is growing even more. The ratings for last weeks Wild Card round were "off the charts" and more of the same expected this week. The NFL is talking about expanidg the playoffs.
As far as concussions go this is the NFL and there are going to be concussions and if you "really" think the NFL cares about safety think again.
Just look at their Thursday Night package. If they are worried about saftey why have all those Thursday Night games to begin with.
Answer - The "almighty dollar" The $765M was a "peace offering" for
PR purposes only and if the NFL keeps changing rules eventually they will start ruining the game.
Even though I am not a Chicago Bear fan what fan doesn't want to see Devin Hester get his hands on a kick-off and take it to the house, but the NFL in it's infinate wisdom has virtually eliminated the kick-off return.
Also, why not exapnd the roster size so each team can have a good 'taxi squad' rather then use their starters.
Playing defense has become a joke. Look at last week. With the exception of the Charger game, the teams that won had the ball last and simply "ate-up" most of the clock to kick game winning field goals. You might say well it's up to the defense to stop them and I would agree but the defense is so "scared" that if they play "true" defense they will get 15 yard penalties.
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