NFL banning all "Bane-like" Facemasks

[dtownreppin214]

No Fun League strikes again.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/09/league-slams-door-on-funky-face-masks/

At a time when the league wants players to wear more protection on their legs, the league wants some to wear less protection on their faces.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told theAssociated Press on Friday that non-standard face masks will be prohibited.

The ban includes players like Colts linebackerRobert Mathis, Cardinals defensive linemanDarnell Dockett, Giants defensive linemanJustin Tuck, and Ravens defensive lineman Chris Canty, who wore his extra-thick cluster of bars on Thursday night in Tampa.

Mathis conceded the issue via Twitter on Friday.

“ts official…. the league says i cant wear my facemask. I will return to my run of the mill grill,” he wrote.

An exception applies to players who can demonstrate a medical reason for the additional protection.

It’s a strange balance. In a league that discourages individuality to the point that the players look like robots, the league frowns upon accessories that make them look too robotic.

 

[Hammer]

nfl fell off years ago, it's just getting worse and worse

 

[airmax95fan]

Actually I like this ruling. Players are too protected in regards to their face...encourages them to use their head as weapons. Ditka says take away the facemask away totally.

 

[the next guy]

ugh.

 

[intruder]

Thats why i cant stand the NFL as a league. Too many fukking rules. By that i mean in the game and as a league

NBA >>>> NFL

 

[*Hulks Up*]

Actually I like this ruling. Players are too protected in regards to their face...encourages them to use their head as weapons. Ditka says take away the facemask away totally.

The Bane mask bars makes it almost impossible for it to be grabbed and pulled and now a small segment of players are forced to go back to where the traditional grabbable facemask. It wasn't like there was any real advantage to the Bane mask other than the look really (imo), I also didn't realize there were even others wearing these types of masks, I thought it was just Tuck. I bet Tuck will fight this and invent a medical condition no way does he give his mask up without a fight.

 

[Akata Man Bromo]

Actually I like this ruling. Players are too protected in regards to their face...encourages them to use their head as weapons. Ditka says take away the facemask away totally.

Sheez, with the athletes today hitting harder, being faster, and bigger I dont think no face mask would be a good idea. How would that make the sport safer? Im curious why he said that. Did he say why?

 

[Amare's Right Hook]

Take away helmets, we will see if Harrison still leads with is head, Pro Tip : get a wheelchair ready

 

[Sensitive Blake Griffin]

 

[Deflatedhoopdreams]

Thats why i cant stand the NFL as a league. Too many fukking rules. By that i mean in the game and as a league

NBA >>>> NFL

NBA has just as many stupid rules.

 

[mozichrome]

 

[the next guy]

NBA has just as many stupid rules.

Like rules on how black men dress.

 

[Deflatedhoopdreams]

Like rules on how black men dress.

yeah how they dress "before" the game.

 

[FaTaL]

too bad i thought these masks were bad azz

 

[SubZeroDegrees]

@concise
















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