Making NFL Safer... by removing the safety gear?

I've just been watching the first State of Origin Rugby League match between NSW and Queensland for 2011 and was wondering about this though...

Source: http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/showthread.php?142258-Making-NFL-Safer...-by-removing-the-safety-gear&goto=newpost

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