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Old 02-20-2008, 03:02 AM
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Default new helmet style?

there is an article on espn.com about the possibility of a new helmet being used in football starting next season. it's too early for april fool's pranks, so i guess that it is real? here's a pic of the helmet, as well as the link to the story.
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Old 02-20-2008, 09:14 AM
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That facemask would be alot easier to put on a MF figure. Way too cool.
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Old 02-20-2008, 09:15 AM
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Very throwback looking...

I read the detailed articles...it is an interesting concept.

I think that a lighter helmet that provides better potection is something that's tough to ignore.

I do get the feeling they will "tweak" the look though.

I'm curious to see what other facemaks look like as well as color combinations.

Thinking in terms of how some teams colors are today, there might not be that much of a noticeable difference from further away with some teams (e.g. Steelers, Jags, Broncos...any team that matches face mask and helmet colors). Plus, with this design you might see more teams go with the same colors on both helmet and mask...especially those that have grey masks but different colored helmets...

I am interested to see what happens...
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Old 02-20-2008, 09:32 AM
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The Patriots may look something like this. I can't believe NFL Network has not had anything on this yet.
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Old 02-20-2008, 09:56 AM
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It shouldn't be too tough to mold the facemask in two colors...something like this....
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Old 02-20-2008, 12:03 PM
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this is a thumbnail that is on espn.com. i'm still up in the air about these.
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This is way too ugly
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I'm all for the safety aspect but I think George Jetson wore this in one of his shows...kinda retro spaceage lookin'.
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Old 02-20-2008, 12:57 PM
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When reading the description under the pic it sounds like foam on the outside and the harder shell on the inside. So, if there is a helmet to helmet hit the energy of the hit would be distributed around the outside rather than the inside. Help to protect against concussions.
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Old 02-20-2008, 01:16 PM
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Default hey what ever keeps the players safer is all good

Hey IMHO if it keeps the players safer is a plus. I saw a report on two players from the 60s i believe that were the best of friends, played in a Superbowl against each other and now can barely remember thier own names. And look at dudes like Trent Green, we love the game but I think we forget sometimes life after Football is difficult for the players that catch constant concussions and other life changing injuries.
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