Cam Newton spoke to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about safety concerns. He has been open about the late hits and helmet-to-helmet blows he takes, even when no one else seemed to care. He promised to change his playing style and protect himself when possible.
So why are we still not seeing flags on the field when this dude gets drilled in the head?
The Panthers star quarterback took yet another illegal shot Monday night against the Redskins in the second quarter. Newton escaped the pocket on a third-down play and scrambled toward the sideline.