New Helmet?

From Espn

Bulwark football helmets aim to improve concussion safety without compromising style - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=lukas/110113_bulwark_football_helmets)

Not sure about you guys but I think it looks pretty cool. Not sure about the face mask but if it helps protect these guys brains than I am all for it. Certainly better looking than the other two options the article mentions.

After seeing the helmet industry not make any real improvements to their design in 30 years or more (70's-90's), it is good to see some work is going into making a better helmet. I also like that there are small companies out there trying to make a difference.
Now the NFL has to mandate the use of some of the new technology.
Last night the NFL TV booth official mentioned that the NFL may demand all players have to use some type of knee, elbow, thigh and hip pads. I always wondered about why they did not do this years ago? It should not be up to the player.

Doesn't look as ugly as some of the safety concepts I've seen. It still looks like a football helmet, so if it's really safer, use it.

Here's another article and other ideas: Building a Better Helmet for a Dangerous Game | Playbook (http://www.wired.com/playbook/2010/08/better-football-helmet/)
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Definitely beats Mark Kelso's look.
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Some less-than-great ideas:

Tech Innovator: A Soft-Sided Football Helmet - BusinessWeek (http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_51/b4208044572350.htm)
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What the hell is that thing that the 49er guy is wearing?? It looks like an old rusted out helmet sitting on top of another helmet. Did the league actually use that thing??

After seeing the helmet industry not make any real improvements to their design in 30 years or more (70's-90's), it is good to see some work is going into making a better helmet. I also like that there are small companies out there trying to make a difference.
Now the NFL has to mandate the use of some of the new technology.
Last night the NFL TV booth official mentioned that the NFL may demand all players have to use some type of knee, elbow, thigh and hip pads. I always wondered about why they did not do this years ago? It should not be up to the player.

I was listening to the Ravens-Steelers on the radio and they mentioned that owners where upset about players missing games that could be avoidable due to mild knee, thigh etc injuries and having to pay the players for not playing. I'd be curious if the owners have a monetary figure that they feel they are loosing due to players not using pads. I agree though you can't let players decide on the amount of protection.

Looks good, whatever works

Lol, no wonder the Gladiator never caught on. They choose some random engineer that was an undersized CB in high school to model for the cover. Get a bad ass Linebacker and maybe your product will have a chance.

He's got a long way to go before that helmet makes it to the NFL, but if this is the design that will help reduce concussions I'm rooting for him.

The NFL should consider the ultimate Concussion Proof Helment.
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGf0pX0-j2rWBrWRuwuBE5F8MRNeh_QprWgYqPoqxycdszsdNg

I guarantee you no one will lead with their head if they have to wear this.

What the hell is that thing that the 49er guy is wearing?? It looks like an old rusted out helmet sitting on top of another helmet. Did the league actually use that thing??Yep, think the Great Kazoo from the Flintstones.