08-11-2016, 09:05 AM
(08-11-2016, 01:18 AM)Beaker Wrote: My hypothesis is that these new training camp rules negotiated by the NFLPA to not have as much contact in camp, and shorter camp...no more two a days...which were in theory supposed to help players stay healthy, are actually having the opposite effect. When the players have not been going hard, hitting, and getting into game shape, their bodies are not as ready for it when they do. Kinda like how you should let your kid go outside and get dirty when they are little, not keep wiping them off with antibacterial wipes every 10 seconds so they build up some immunity. Bring back two a days and Oklahoma drills dammit!
Maybe in some cases, but not in this one. This was a contact injury meaning the contact itself caused the injury. I agree though that some of the non contact injuries are due to lack of off season programs and the different camp format.
