NFL considering banning ALL blocks below the waist

[The Noob Avenger]

https://twitter.com/SI_PeterKing/sta...15956992585728

[BengaliJack]

Whats next flags on the waist?

[Treee]

What the NFL is considering removing is the cut block. A cut block is when you take out the legs of a oncoming defender, usually when you're pass protecting. It's already illegal to cut block a defender in the back of the legs, and it also illegal to cut block a defender who is already engaged with another blocker. As a former lineman, I severely disagree with the removal of cut blocks. The only ready danger from a cut block is that you get a bruise on your shin. I never ripped the NFL for becoming a little more soft in defender/WR hitting, but this is too far in my opinion. I will be pretty upset if they decide to remove this.

[The Noob Avenger]

Originally Posted by Treee

What the NFL is considering removing is the cut block. A cut block is when you take out the legs of a oncoming defender, usually when you're pass protecting. It's already illegal to cut block a defender in the back of the legs, and it also illegal to cut block a defender who is already engaged with another blocker. As a former lineman, I severely disagree with the removal of cut blocks. The only ready danger from a cut block is that you get a bruise on your shin. I never ripped the NFL for becoming a little more soft in defender/WR hitting, but this is too far in my opinion. I will be pretty upset if they decide to remove this.

This will include cut blocks, down blocks, and up the field blocks.

[Nately120]

It's been all downhill since they outlawed tackling a man by his facemask in the 50s.

[BengaliJack]

Originally Posted by Nately120

It's been all downhill since they outlawed tackling a man by his facemask in the 50s.

It went downhill when they added helmets

[Nately120]

Originally Posted by BengaliJack

It went downhill when they added helmets

That was a marketing ploy. What is more recognizable than an NFL helmet? Safety my arse!