I think that the more advanced the helmets will get, the worse the problem becomes. Player will have even more false confidence or security, and attempt more foolish plays.
In this case in particular, it was helmet contact to the chest that seemingly caused the injury. There's really no way they're going to be safe short of 22 Michelin men on the field.
I think the reason we have the helmets we have now is because, historically, people were attempting that tackle helmetless and there were tons of injuries. Football players aren't known for caring too much about head injuries and that's only just starting to change.
I think that the more advanced the helmets will get, the worse the problem becomes. Player will have even more false confidence or security, and attempt more foolish plays.
In this case in particular, it was helmet contact to the chest that seemingly caused the injury. There's really no way they're going to be safe short of 22 Michelin men on the field.
Yeah, but without helmets I don't think that tackle would ever be attempted. But I don't watch American football so I could be wrong
I think the reason we have the helmets we have now is because, historically, people were attempting that tackle helmetless and there were tons of injuries. Football players aren't known for caring too much about head injuries and that's only just starting to change.