By, Alysha GareisTeam NAAH

Helmets, face protectors  Helmet with chinstrap (white only) fastened and facemask attached. Facemasks must not be more than 5/8-inch in diameter and must be made of rounded material; transparent materials are prohibited.  Clear (transparent) plastic eye shields are optional. Tinted eye shields may be worn only after the League office is supplied with appropriate medical documentation and approval is subsequently granted. The League office has final approval.  No visible identification of a manufacturer’s name or logo on the exterior of a helmet or on any attachment to a helmet is permitted unless provided for under a commercial arrangement between the League and manufacturer; in no event is identification of any helmet manufacturer permitted on the visible surface of a rear cervical pad. All helmets must carry a small NFL shield logo on the rear lower left exterior and an approved warning label on the rear lower- right exterior. Both labels will be supplied in quantity by the League office.

 Fans want an entertaining game and if that means a few guys get hit in the head that’s what it means  They can handle it, tough macho men  Players are protected enough with helmets and pads  Changing the helmet and tackling rules will change the game and its traditions

 Help protect the players from obtaining concussions and head injuries  Make the game safer during their NFL career and for the rest of their life  Enforce stronger penalties for illegal tackling  Team should be responsible for up-to-date proper equipment  If player had concussion in prior game, must sit out for a required amount of time

 Have each individual player get checked before playing every game to make sure helmet fits properly and is in good condition  Increase fines and enforce more serious penalties on players who lead with head or tackle above the neck  Conduct more studies on helmets vs. non-helmet sports such as rugby and see if concussion rates are comparable  Start educating the public especially youth athletes about concussions

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