re: Back when we had killers on the team

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Rules in favor of offenses to give the fans more “entertainment” have impacted the way a defenseman’s mentality/nastiness can be stripped from you.

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I don't disagree with this.

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Just as our world and society is trying to emasculate men, total BS. You don’t want to see young men’s lives or careers ruined but it’s the chance you take. It’s a rough world and game, the toughest survive.

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I totally disagree with this.

It doesn't have to be either or. You can retain the spirit and fight of football without needlessly endangering player safety.

Are you saying that we should just accept people diving at someone's knees to take them out because 'it's a tough game'? Glenn Dorsey says "Hi".

Are you saying that we should just accept DB's going for the kill on defenseless receivers and accept the inevitable damage because 'it's a tough game'? Darryl Stingley says Hi.

What about the '70's high-low blocks and chop blocks that ruined so many players legs (and their careers)? Do you remember Conrad Dobler clubbing people over the head with his fake cast before the head slap was made illegal? What about Lyle Alzado and others that intentionally "met at the quarterback" to take him out of the game with an injury?

I could go on, but my point is you can do things to make the game safer without making it crappier just to increase entertainment value.

Like I said: if you want to watch a bloodsport, watch UFC.