tyo emphasized that the football Community must pay close attention to the effects of such tackles he explained that the hip drop tackle in which a player uses their body weight and leans on the hips of the opponent poses significant risks for both the attacking and defending players this type of tackle can lead to serious injuries such as ankle injuries or even severe injuries to the lower extremities experts argue that this technique is not new in the NFL but has recently come into Focus due to the increasing number of injuries Tio noted that such tackles occurred frequently in the past but only now is there a more intense discussion about their safety he pointed out that the league must take measures to ensure the safety of the players in this regard the sport needs to be not only exciting but also safe additionally Tio mentioned cases where players were were seriously injured due to aggressive tackles he urged the officials to reconsider regulations and consider potential rule changes aimed at minimizing such dangerous tackles the NFL has previously introduced rule changes to protect players from injuries but it remains to be seen whether this will happen with this specific technique critics of the current tactics argue that players should be aware of the risks and that a certain level of physical play is essential to to the NFL others however emphasize the League's responsibility to provide its players with the best possible safety this debate reflects the decades long tensions between the necessity of spectacle and player safety the challenges facing the NFL are profound to keep the sport appealing while also ensuring safety awareness from coaches and referees is essential Tio noted that this is an ongoing process that requires both time and patience the incident involving Logan Wilson has not only brought attention to individual player performances but has also raised important questions about safety in football the discussion around the hip drop tackle will likely continue to be present as the league and its players seek ways to make the game both exciting and safe author Anita ful Friday September 6 24