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NFL ends helmet deal with Riddell
Posted on 10/25/13 at 10:56 am
Posted on 10/25/13 at 10:56 am
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The 2013 season will be the last to feature Riddell as the official helmet of the NFL, a league spokesman and the company confirmed Thursday night.
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But during the past few years, as the league became increasingly focused on concussions, NFL officials were more concerned about the implication of selling exclusive branding rights to one helmet company over another. At an NFL-sponsored youth Play 60 event last year in New York City, the league had a variety of helmet manufacturers displaying their products to children and parents.
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Posted on 10/25/13 at 10:58 am to TU Rob
The deal was ending anyway, it just won't be renewed. Riddell makes one of the only 5* rated helmets in the Revo Speed.
Posted on 10/25/13 at 10:58 am to TU Rob
Good.
Posted on 10/25/13 at 11:01 am to TotesMcGotes
They should switch to Bike
Posted on 10/25/13 at 11:02 am to Rickety Cricket
Schutt>>>>Riddell
Posted on 10/25/13 at 11:09 am to JJ27
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Schutt>>>>Riddell
Not according to a little thing called science.
Posted on 10/25/13 at 11:10 am to TU Rob
Good Riddell.
Posted on 10/25/13 at 11:13 am to Paul Allen
quote:coached have to wear the shorts on the sidelines
Bike
Posted on 10/25/13 at 11:13 am to Hoodoo Man
:rimshot:
Posted on 10/25/13 at 11:21 am to SpartyGator
so what?
Posted on 10/25/13 at 11:37 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
This doesn't mean players cant still wear Riddell helmets, right?
Posted on 10/25/13 at 11:59 am to Hester Carries
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This doesn't mean players cant still wear Riddell helmets, right?
Correct, Players can still wear Riddell as well as Schutt, Xenith, etc. The main take away from the article that I gained was the NFL is trying to distance itself from having a "sponsored brand" of helmet. The way it is now players can wear whatever helmet they choose as long as the name is not present due to their exclusive deal with Riddell. I believe that since the deal is ending the names of the other helmet manufacturers will be present on the helmets.
Posted on 10/25/13 at 12:23 pm to Rickety Cricket
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Not according to a little thing called science.
The study you reference only tested small aspects of head impact and was not conclusive. To say that one is better than the other is not correct. If one was scientifically proven to be better, they would all be forced to wear it.
Posted on 10/25/13 at 12:39 pm to Mr Gardoki
Helmets prevent skull fractures, that's about it.
Posted on 10/25/13 at 12:43 pm to Mr Gardoki
That's one thing that's been pointed out. The NFL mandates thigh pads and knee pads, yet still allows players to use outdated helmets.
Posted on 10/25/13 at 12:46 pm to Mr Gardoki
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The study you reference only tested small aspects of head impact and was not conclusive. To say that one is better than the other is not correct. If one was scientifically proven to be better, they would all be forced to wear it.
You are basically correct...See VT Testing results
They are adding another factor into next year's test.
I'd go with whoever has the best disclaimer/warning and that would be Schutt....football causes concussions so don't play football.
Posted on 10/25/13 at 12:50 pm to Rickety Cricket
Because legally there is a difference. They mandate that they wear thigh and knee pads now, which is a good change, but they don't mandate what kind they wear. If they start mandating which helmets they can wear then they open themselves up for more lawsuits. What if a player switches then gets a head injury that he never got before? They rely on NOCSAE for testing and certification and as long as they continue to pass them they will allow them.
Posted on 10/25/13 at 12:59 pm to Mr Gardoki
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They mandate that they wear thigh and knee pads now, which is a good change,
...but they don't require the knee pads cover the knee (Rule 1-4-4d). A lot of players are wearing long biking shorts.
Posted on 10/25/13 at 1:02 pm to arrakis
baby steps
Posted on 10/25/13 at 1:17 pm to TU Rob
Newest prototypes
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