The Pittsburgh Steelers’ identity has always been smash-mouth football, with all twenty-two players flying around the field looking for someone to hit and hit hard. That isn’t changing anytime soon. However, as the NFL continues to navigate complicated questions regarding player safety, gender inclusivity, and international reach, introducing a professional flag football league could be the perfect solution.
During the NFL’s Annual League Meeting this past week, Commissioner Roger Goodell, the owners, and the player’s union met to discuss numerous hot topics, such as the potential 18-game regular season, banning the “Tush Push” play, and, of course, some tinkering with both the kickoff and overtime rules like they always do.