Thread: Guardian Cap debuts during minicamps in effort to reduce avoidable head contact

As teams start to ramp up their offseason workouts ahead of training camp, many players will be seen sporting an extra piece of head protection for the first time.

With the start of minicamps this week came the first appearances of the new Guardian Cap, an extra soft-shell pad worn over players' helmets that was designed to decrease the amount of force received from head contact and hopefully lower the number of concussion injuries usually seen during the lead-up to the season.

The NFL passed a resolution requiring the use of the Guardian Caps during the Annual League Meeting in March, mandating that they must be worn by players at certain positions during the period of time between the start of training camp and the second preseason game. The NFL says that the caps can reduce the force from head contact by 10% if one player is wearing it, and 20% if all players involved are wearing them. This is a significant move in the NFL's efforts to decrease avoidable head contact, which can lead to concussions and other head injuries.

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Honestly I could get used to seeing these things. I think some form of these will be standard equipment in the next 5 years at all levels of play.

Originally Posted by UnderArmour

Honestly I could get used to seeing these things. I think some form of these will be standard equipment in the next 5 years at all levels of play.

It's ridiculous that they aren't mandatory now. They have the technology to reduce head trauma and are slow in rolling it out because players think they look dumb.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

It's ridiculous that they aren't mandatory now. They have the technology to reduce head trauma and are slow in rolling it out because players think they look dumb.

You can't fix stupid.