How can the NFL reduce concussions?

Just before the Sony Pictures film Concussion hit theaters, stirring up renewed focus on the National Football League’s head-injury crisis, the NFL announced it has given additional funding to three concussion-preventing technologies. read more

Business Insider/Rebecca Borison Over the past few years, the NFL has been getting a lot of heat about its players' health and safety. Studies have shown players have suffered repeated concussions and other head injuries, and until recently, the NFL had few policies to protect its players in the event of a concussion. read more

My theory is that most NFL concussions are caused by helmet to ground contact. This would be particularly true, where the player he has his legs fixed and he is whipped backwards against the ground. (shiver) The problem being the head is travelling at a great rate of speed, even faster than running, and comes to an instant stop. read more