re: What happened to knee, thigh, hip and butt pads?

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Why don't teams put a clause in the player contracts? You choose not to wear knee, thigh, or hip pads, and miss time due to an injury in these areas, you don't get paid.

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That's retarded. Players are faster without pads and speed is a winning edge. I'm sure the owners would prefer the speed and those pads don't prevent serious injuries to the joints and bones. They protect against bruises.