One of the more controversial items on the NFL owners’ agenda today was the vote on making knee and thigh pads mandatory for players. Tuesday the owners voted to approve the rule which would go into effect for the 2013 NFL season.
The proposal is controversial among NFL players, as some players don’t wear the protection because they believe that the bulky pads slow them down. This is particularly an issue for the speed positions such as defensive back and wide receiver.
The NFLPA could file a grievance on the basis that the change in padding requirements for players cannot be unilaterally imposed by the league.
