But does Art 2 care about that? We fans may care about the wins and losses but if the owner is content with the Steelers “way” whatever that means.
Because it was truly a throw back game, Steelers vs Bears, Strong defenses, Snowing, just a battle of wills. It was amazing.2005 Champions. This game was my favorite.
Back when football and players cared
Insightful observation Ron. The league offices released a report a few weeks ago that concussions have been reduced by 17% since starting their emphasis on increased player safety. Just curious as to your opinion of this; is this purported reduction related to the mechanics of player safety through the equipment (the new helmets mostly and immediate neurological baseline comparisons under the blue tents) or is it the significant reduction in contact during practices and the over use of “subjective caution“ when throwing flags for bang bang hits during the actual game? Personally I think the latter is handled so inconsistently by officials that it shouldn't be even used as a measurement.
I agree, I think it is mostly helmet technology and players knowing to avoid head hits now. Not saying it never happens. I don't know how much reduced practice hitting reduced head injuries because I don't recall ever hearing that a player got a concussion in practice so I'm guessing it didn't happen a lot. One of those things that might help but mostly it looks good on paper.
Yep. But what I would like to know is what cause and effect league wise on player health has occurred because of reduced practices.
Schobert and Fitzpatrick are two of them....I don't know the third off the top of my head. Two guys that have come here via trade. Maybe practice is different at other team facilities. Maybe Tomlin's practices are simply ........ below the "standard".
