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New QB specific helmets for better protection of head hits this season

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“This past year we had an increase in the number of quarterback concussions, and it was the same helmet-to-ground dynamic. Many people would say it’s because quarterbacks are scrambling more often, but we didn’t see that. It was still the quarterback in the pocket, getting hit and the head hitting the ground as they were holding onto the ball.”

 

Looks like the timing is right for getting a QB that everyone is worried about getting his little head bounced around.

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31 minutes ago, rayzor said:

“This past year we had an increase in the number of quarterback concussions, and it was the same helmet-to-ground dynamic. Many people would say it’s because quarterbacks are scrambling more often, but we didn’t see that. It was still the quarterback in the pocket, getting hit and the head hitting the ground as they were holding onto the ball.”

 

Looks like the timing is right for getting a QB that everyone is worried about getting his little head bounced around.

I DEMAND TO KNOW THE EXACT WIDTH AND LENGTH MEASUREMENTS, AND WEIGHT OF YOUNGS HEAD COMPARED TO CJ STROUDS!!!

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19 minutes ago, Doyle said:

If these helmets are somehow better, why doesn't everyone wear them?  

First, this is a new helmet so it doesn't have a reputation, which it needs because it isn't a mandatory helmet. Players have options and they usually stick with what they are familiar with. 

The league has done a lot of studies on helmets and has been in the process of forcing upgrades in design and prohibiting ones that aren't deemed safe by the constantly changing standards. 

This company is planning on designing helmets specific for different positions based on the situations each finds themselves in and the types of hits they are likely to encounter. Apparently the next one is for WRs and CBs to help with the full speed impacts they face, contrasted with the QB helmets that are designed to absorb impacts from giant linemen.

Tldr: not everyone is going to wear them because they have a choice, it's new, and it's not designed for everyone.

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4 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

The Tua helmet?

I mean, are they basically just saying the quiet part out loud here? We're gonna protect our high dollar QBs, the rest of y'all go out there and take your brain damage.

The article said they are going to be developing helmets for other position groups too based on the types of impact they are likely to encounter.

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37 minutes ago, rayzor said:

First, this is a new helmet so it doesn't have a reputation, which it needs because it isn't a mandatory helmet. Players have options and they usually stick with what they are familiar with. 

The league has done a lot of studies on helmets and has been in the process of forcing upgrades in design and prohibiting ones that aren't deemed safe by the constantly changing standards. 

This company is planning on designing helmets specific for different positions based on the situations each finds themselves in and the types of hits they are likely to encounter. Apparently the next one is for WRs and CBs to help with the full speed impacts they face, contrasted with the QB helmets that are designed to absorb impacts from giant linemen.

Tldr: not everyone is going to wear them because they have a choice, it's new, and it's not designed for everyone.

So one player bangs their head one way, and another bangs their head another way.  Sounds like a bunch of BS to me.  

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