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Not many like a proposed NFL safety rule
Monday, March 18, 2013    
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Experts say it could make the game unwatchable

"No, that's just the dumbest thing to happen to football, because everybody runs with their head down."

"I know a great way to stop concussions in football: stop playing football."

The NFL is considering a rule change that would prohibit ball carriers from leading with the crown of their helmets.

Fans don't like it and neither does Sportstalk 790 host Greg Koch, a member of the Packers' hall of fame.

"They go through with this it's just going to change the game -- I don't know if it'll be watchable."

Koch says there's no way to prevent head injuries in pro football.

"They're gonna see the fans are gonna dislike these rule changes so much; simply what they'll do is when players come out you'll still get the same contracts but you'll sign some waiver (absolving the league from responsibility for head injuries)."

Legendary Cowboys' running back Emmitt Smith says the NFL has lost its mind if it approves such a rule.