- 29 Mar 2018 02:55
#14900813
One thing I think they got wrong (or at least didn't address) is that it seems to me that a lot of the concussions on receivers takes place inbetween the hash marks. This is where they run a post or crossing pattern to the middle of the field and often times meet a defender coming in an opposite direction. It causes a whiplash effect on the heads and necks of the receivers.
I think what they may need to do is prevent these safeties from "playing centerfield" and just teeing off on the receivers. One way you can do that is by eliminating the zone defenses and forcing tight coverage for receivers who line up outside the tackles. Or have the Safeties start no more than 15 yards behind the LOS so there is less a likelihood of this big run up before they plow into the receiver.
Its an inherently dangerous game and you can't rule out all of the violence but this seems like an easy fix.
I think what they may need to do is prevent these safeties from "playing centerfield" and just teeing off on the receivers. One way you can do that is by eliminating the zone defenses and forcing tight coverage for receivers who line up outside the tackles. Or have the Safeties start no more than 15 yards behind the LOS so there is less a likelihood of this big run up before they plow into the receiver.
Its an inherently dangerous game and you can't rule out all of the violence but this seems like an easy fix.