sonny Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Just saw this on ESPN. Starting in 2013, players will be required to wear thighpads and kneepads. End of bicycle shorts, I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Just saw this on ESPN. Starting in 2013, players will be required to wear thighpads and kneepads. End of bicycle shorts, I hope.I wonder if kickers and punters will be exempt. I'd have to think that those positions will be the most inconvenienced. In addition is there a correlation between leg padding and injury reduction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Punters can't be exempted - they're fair game on the return. Same for blocked field goals, so kickers would have to wear them as well.But I'd be interested to know what's spurring this, too. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDixonDesign Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 It also makes me wonder just how much that Nike will build into their line of "Pro Combat" under garments. I can see Nike convincing the NFL to allow them to develop under padding to the NFL's standard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmeadowlanders Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Punters can't be exempted - they're fair game on the return. Same for blocked field goals, so kickers would have to wear them as well.But I'd be interested to know what's spurring this, too.The whole "look! we really care about your well being...now look away while we talk about that 18 games thing again..." situation is what's spurring this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Punters can't be exempted - they're fair game on the return. Same for blocked field goals, so kickers would have to wear them as well.But I'd be interested to know what's spurring this, too.The whole "look! we really care about your well being...now look away while we talk about that 18 games thing again..." situation is what's spurring this.the cynic in me says that this is just a PR stunt to say "we care about safety" when they damn well know that the real safety risks involve repeated above the neck injuries.HBO real sports did an extensive series on how the nfl had been actively hiring medical professionals and create conflicting head injury research in an attempt to discredit independent medical research. The subject matter is pretty compelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arts11 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Wow, I didn't even know not wearing them was an option (I thought they were like inserts in most pants anyhow). Are there any prominent players that don't wear them? I usually never notice when I'm watching them on TV so I always assumed they were just standard equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Wow, I didn't even know not wearing them was an option. Are there any prominent players that don't wear them? I usually never notice when I'm watching them on TV so I always assumed they were just standard equipment.Pretty much every skill position player outside of QBs and RBs. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arts11 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Wow, I didn't even know not wearing them was an option. Are there any prominent players that don't wear them? I usually never notice when I'm watching them on TV so I always assumed they were just standard equipment.Pretty much every skill position player outside of QBs and RBs.Yeesh, I never noticed that then. I just remember back in high school and before, they were mandatory so I guess I just assumed that was the case higher up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spockEars Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 When did they become optional to begin with? I remember everyone still wearing their pads back in the 90's. I then started to notice more and more players going padless, but I don't know when this trend began and if it was because of a rule change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Wow, I didn't even know not wearing them was an option. Are there any prominent players that don't wear them? I usually never notice when I'm watching them on TV so I always assumed they were just standard equipment.Pretty much every skill position player outside of QBs and RBs.Yeesh, I never noticed that then. I just remember back in high school and before, they were mandatory so I guess I just assumed that was the case higher up too.Even most lineman stopped wearing them. I can't imagine playing at that level without protecting your knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldRoman Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Most players don't wear cups, either. That is even crazier to me. Sure, they are cumbersome, but an errant foot coming up during a tackle will ruin your week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaydre1019 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 yeah, a good number of rbs it seems dont wear knee pads and light thigh pads, i dont think this will be a big deal, players in college wear super thin pads, so i think if its mandatory many players will just put placeholders in their pants, or just take a fine if thats what it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Yeah, can't wait for the space-age, moisture-wicking, super-light, super-thin Nike pads to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Kudos to the NFL. I am certain this will contribute mightily to a drastic reduction in the number of concussions suffered by players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Really don't understand some players' contention that they look better without the pads. And as if anyone but them cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 placeholders in their pantsThe C-cksucker Proxy ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Kudos to the NFL. I am certain this will contribute mightily to a drastic reduction in the number of concussions suffered by players.And the day the league says this will, your post will be insightful and relevant. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCDuck Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 How many former players are suing the NFL because of the lingering, life-compromising effects of a bruised femur or dislocated patella? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Bunky Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Really don't understand some players' contention that they look better without the pads. And as if anyone but them cares.I thought it was because of comfort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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