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by switchbak 3064 days ago
I'm skeptical. Many harmful impacts on the line happen with the facemask, and I see no changes there to reduce impacts.

The NFL has a long history of pointing to new technology that promises to make the game safer, but I have yet to see that manifest in reduced concussions. I'm also skeptical that increased cushioning wouldn't just let players hit each other at higher speeds.