"NFL Players' Resistance and Potential Rule Changes: A Safety Analysis"
The NFL is pushing to eliminate the hip-drop tackle despite opposition from the NFL Players Association, which has a history of resisting changes aimed at making the game safer. The union has criticized the league's enforcement of rules against hits to the head and neck area of defenseless players, with some players expressing discontent and suggesting that a new league embracing old-school rules may eventually emerge to cater to those who prefer a more brutal style of play.
