I’m sorry but that thing is ridiculously stupid looking. Makes me think of Rick Moranis’ in Spaceballs. I get it, they have to protect themselves, but I won’t be able to watch anymore if those shields become the norm. They are just flat out, ridiculous looking. I couldn’t take the sport seriously any longer.
If the look of a re-designed helmet is enough to make you stop watching the entire sport, perhaps you weren't really a fan of the sport.
I see pics of LB's in the 1970's/'80's, and think those shoulder pads look as ridiculous af.
Dudes had to request jerseys 2X their body size, just to manage the gear requirements.
Shoulder pads have evolved/gotten smaller/better.
Helmets are growing.
Deal with all of it, as the sport evolves- or don't.
It's still football.
And fat heads or not, the game is being payed at a higher level than we've ever seen before.
I'll still be watching long after you've voluntarily started your boycott.
I truly hope you won't miss the game, its players and fans.
Because the rest of us won't miss/remember you, once you're gone.
What a ridiculous, superficial hill to die upon.
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