[NESN] Why Many Patriots Are Wearing ‘Q-Tip’ Helmets In Training Camp

[ctpatsfan77]

tl;dr: It's a leaguewide safety measure. All OL, DL, linebackers, and TEs are required to wear "Guardian Caps," designed to reduce the likelihood of concussions. Other players can choose to wear them.

Why Many Patriots Are Wearing 'Q-Tip' Helmets In Training Camp

Attend a New England Patriots practice in the next few weeks, and you'll notice dozens of players sporting some unusual headgear

nesn.com

 

[Pape]

Good idea... Why riskit the biscuit if you don't have to... Would rather those guys look a bit silly in camp than have anyone miss game time due to a concussion or other head type injury... (And I have no idea what an other type head injury would be, just spitballin' here)

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

Good idea... Why riskit the biscuit if you don't have to... Would rather those guys look a bit silly in camp than have anyone miss game time due to a concussion or other head type injury... (And I have no idea what an other type head injury would be, just spitballin' here)

Well, we've already been looking silly since 1993 anyway, so what's the diff

 

[BTTA]

Good idea... Why riskit the biscuit if you don't have to... Would rather those guys look a bit silly in camp than have anyone miss game time due to a concussion or other head type injury... (And I have no idea what an other type head injury would be, just spitballin' here)

Silly is temporary, concussion is a lifetime.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

Silly is temporary, concussion is a lifetime.

Kelso says hi
not that one

 

[Twentytothree]

I like the giant helmets, makes it look like pee-wee football on fast forward.

 

[XLIX]

Kelso says hi
not that one

I know it’s just the extra shell on the helmet but I can’t help but laugh at how that makes him look like he has a comically large head…

 

[Zuma]

Robert Saleh expresses concern about Guardian Caps

Some players have complained about the new Guardian Caps, foam helmet coverings that are mandatory at practice through the first two preseason games.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

 

[jlu52]

Robert Saleh expresses concern about Guardian Caps

Some players have complained about the new Guardian Caps, foam helmet coverings that are mandatory at practice through the first two preseason games.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

If they use their heads, they won't use their heads, amirite?

 

[borg]

Shouldn't RBs get the same protection as LBs. Both often lead with their head.
Guess it's the leagues way of keeping RB wages down

 

[Wax Frog]

Kelso says hi

 

[Actual Pats Fan]