It’s one thing to have usage injuries, twisted joints/ligament damage. But blunt foce trauma affecting organs, heads, … pads are smaller, players stronger, faster. Modern day gladiators but this will hurt the sport. I know lots of parents that will not let their kids play tackle football (my oldest girl is playing the 1st season of flag football, which is super fun)
Shilo Sanders is out today because he was p**sing blood. Hunter, Rose lacerated livers from hits, … all tells a bad story (but $ too good).