With the NFL trying to implement all these new rules on player safety how about repealing the horse collar tackle? If TO isn't hurt by this play is this even a rule? How many players have been injured in the NFL since this rule was implemented?
Just sick of players getting a 15 yard penalty and seeing the ball carrier jump right up and yell at the refs to throw a flag for the penalty. I bet the rate of injuries for the horse collar is not significantly higher than your average tackle in the NFL.
Since the rule was implemented can you think of any significant injuries caused by this tackle in the NFL? Teams get penalized and players get fined but who is getting injured? What is a defender supposed to do when chasing someone down from behind? Take out their knees from behind?
Just sick of players getting a 15 yard penalty and seeing the ball carrier jump right up and yell at the refs to throw a flag for the penalty. I bet the rate of injuries for the horse collar is not significantly higher than your average tackle in the NFL.
Since the rule was implemented can you think of any significant injuries caused by this tackle in the NFL? Teams get penalized and players get fined but who is getting injured? What is a defender supposed to do when chasing someone down from behind? Take out their knees from behind?