Rethinking American football

Published by James Thamson

May 07, 2018

Our country is facing some serious medical and legal issues resulting from our love of violent sports, and we must find alternatives to those dangerous activities.

For example, flag football could easily replace the violent version of football, and it can be more exciting than basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis or golf.

One good way to play the game involves two quarterbacks passing the ball back and forth while being chased by a pass rusher in the backfield. The pass rusher forces the quarterback with the ball to find an open receiver downfield or to dump the ball to the other quarterback, creating many exciting moments.

And since every play is a pass play, and every offensive player is an eligible receiver, there are more play options available than in a regular football game. And when the athletes no longer need bulky pads and helmets, their increased speed and agility makes their patterns more precise, and the game more thrilling.

However, if people still prefer the violent sports which bring millions of injuries to children and adults, then they probably have serious issues which go well beyond the subject of sports.