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Harbaugh Takes a Stand Against NFL's Risky Tackle Technique
Baltimore Ravens' fearless leader, John Harbaugh, isn't holding back when it comes to the controversial hip-drop tackle. The NFL's decision to ban this risky move, which has the history of rugby, has been met with mixed reactions, but not from Harbaugh – he's all in for safety!
"It's pretty clear, you know. This hip-dropper had to go. Way too dangerous," Harbaugh remarked.
Let's break it down. It’s all about getting so close to the runner that you'd practically have to hug them. Then the defender has to swing their hips and crash down on the runner's legs – bad news for everyone.
"Why risk it? Just wrap 'em, drop 'em like the legends did," Harbaugh adds, throwing it back to the iconic days of Ray Lewis's classic takedowns.
The Cost of a Controversial Technique
Injury stats don't lie – it’s a whopping 25 times more likely to cause harm. Just ask Jimmie Ward of the San Francisco 49ers or the Ravens' own Mark Andrews. Hip-drop tackles laid them up, with Andrews missing most of the 2023 season. That's the kind of stuff that ends careers and changes lives.
With over 105 hip-drop tackles spotted in a sea of 20,000, the NFL is sending a clear message: it's time for change. And according to Harbaugh, it's a change that can't come soon enough.
Play smart, play safe – that's the future of football, folks. Are you ready for a season where the classic tackle makes a comeback?
Ravens' Coach Backs Tackle Technique Ban
Baltimore Ravens' coach John Harbaugh criticizes the hip-drop tackle, supporting the NFL's ban due to the technique's high injury risk. Often seen in rugby, this tackle—where the defender wraps and drops on the ball carrier’s legs—has recently been adopted in football. Harbaugh argues for traditional tackling, which unlike the hip-drop, offers the ball carrier a chance to avoid injury.
NFL Takes Action After Player Injuries
The ban comes after numerous injuries, including one to Ravens’ tight end Mark Andrews. The NFL found a substantial increase in injury risk with the hip-drop, leading to its prohibition. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell supported this change, focusing on player safety.
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