OT: This is NOT a horse collar tackle

[BTTA]

hair is considered part of the uniform. It's covered under the rules. I think it would have to be a horse collar.

But it is not a horse collar to pull someone down by the uniform. Only one small, very specific part of the uniform.

 

[Batman]

The NFL have been clear about this in the past a player can have his hair tucked into his pads or out of them if he is tackled by his hair and it is untucked then it is fair game to grab it hence why randy moss had his in a single plait and tucked in. It is dangerous to be tackled by the hair but the NFL can't tell a player to cut their hair but it's not their responsibility to protect it otherwise all players would have as much hair as possible to cover the back and make pursuit almost impossible. Simply tie it up and tuck it in.

 

[DarrylS]

If you want to go out on the field with hair halfway down your back, then you deal with the consequences. Saying that's off limits would be crazy. Tuck it in if you don't want it getting yanked on during a game.

Believe this has been discussed previously, hair is fair game.. if you choose to have long flowing hair it can be grabbed..

 

[TheGodInAGreyHoodie]

but the NFL can't tell a player to cut their hair but it's not their responsibility to protect it

I disagree with both of your statements.

First:

The league has rules regarding sock color and the wearing of jewelry. They absolutely could mandate hair length, just like the military does.

Second:

The NFL absolutely has a responsibility to protect the health players and have rules to prevent injury.

 

[Pewsterbaby]

Crew cuts for all the players.

Whatever you say, Sergeant Slaughter.

 

[Kontradiction]

I don't disagree with your sentiments, but I'll acknowledge that long hair prevents a defender from grabbing a portion of your jersey. It does seem only fair that they can grab your hair instead. This also explains why defensive players can keep their hair longer, while offensive players would have a reason to cut it.
Edgerrin James got dragged down by his hair once late in his career. he cut his dreads the next day.

So did Ricky Williams.

And I agree. If they're going to have long hair that covers their back, it should be considered part of the uniform. And it should be fine to drag them down by that. If they don't like it, they'll cut their hair or at least make the dreads a little bit shorter. Same goes for guys like Clay Matthews if they make an interception.

 

[Batman]

I disagree with both of your statements.

First:

The league has rules regarding sock color and the wearing of jewelry. They absolutely could mandate hair length, just like the military does.

Second:

The NFL absolutely has a responsibility to protect the health players and have rules to prevent injury.

I am sure they would have to put it in contract about hair length I would not like it if my boss told me to cut my hair.

The NFL have to protect players but if a player chooses to ignore the safety advice then it's their problem, I get safety advice on how to safely lift things at work if I choose to ignore this and injure myself my employer is not responsible for my injury I am.

 

[Michael]

It's actually hard to tell. His hand could be tucked in. But, with that hair I'd have no problem with a non call. Much like the blatant non call horse collar the Steelers got away with in Super Bowl Xtra Lame.

 

[Rene Magritte]

Alas, the treachery of interpretation. I understand the depth and severity of your concern.

 

[Kontradiction]

Alas, the treachery of interpretation. I understand the depth and severity of your concern.

I disagree. It's clearly purple.

 

[Mountain_Commando]

Alas, the treachery of interpretation. I understand the depth and severity of your concern.

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