ESPN's Schlereth sounds off on the NFL 

I gotta say, this is a great video. I REALLY appreciate the passion that Schlereth has on this 'issue'.

Like many said, to 'fix' this issue, we have to go down to the bare grass roots of the game and teach and more importantly PROMOTE proper tackling. This mean no more glorifying the use of one's helmet to get a reaction or a 'huge Madden hit'.

"Formo" wrote:

I am still torn. Yes the players know what they are getting into, that doesn't mean it should just be let go. Yes the NFL is more to blame for the promotion of these hits, that still doesn't mean they should just left alone. 29 surgeries sucks, but there is no surgery to fix the damage of concussions.

If the NFL just decided this week they wanted to stop head shots and started fining and suspending players, that would be wrong, but they didn't, they have been after them for years. Only the players don't change, hell most of them laugh at the old fines because it is just a tax rightoff for them.

The NFL has never wanted the hits to stop, only head shots. They have asked players to hit lower and they don't. Of the three hits Harrisons was the one I have the most forgiveness for because of the amount the WR lowered himself. But that one also, had Harrison aimed even 6 inches lower to start, could have made a huge difference.

Had the players changed with the rules or even showed a sign of changing the suspensions would not be considered.

"PackFanWithTwins" wrote:

"PackFanWithTwins" wrote: