The NFL is improving its stance toward concussion protocol and they coordinated extensive laboratory research with biomechanical experts to see which helmets reduce head impact severity. We also have the Top 10 fan bases, according to Colin Cowherd (hint, he’s not a Browns fan) and Aaron Donald’s commitment to the Pitt Football Championship Fund.
The newest helmet laboratory testing
After about 50 percent of players experienced upgrades to better-performing helmets following the issue of the last year’s poster, the NFL took another laboratory test to find out which ones are the best at protecting heads and therefore, minimizing the severity of injuries.
Here’s the poster that will be shared w/ all NFL players, team medical, training, coaching & equipment staffs to help inform equipment choices. @NFLPA & @NFL appoint biomechanical engineers to test helmets. pic.twitter.com/x4Zy2Fc6fY
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) April 12, 2019
Top 10 NFL fan bases
The Cleveland Browns won the Best NFL Fan Base Twitter bracket in the poll conducted by the @NFLonFOX but Colin Cowherd shared his own opinion on the matter and he had to say some harsh words toward the Browns fans.
Inspired by the @NFLonFOX 'Best NFL Fan Base' Twitter bracket, @ColinCowherd ranks his Top 10 NFL fan bases
Sorry Browns fans pic.twitter.com/GhL56Sl6xD
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) April 11, 2019
Early season predictions
We are still in the offseason and the NFL Draft is coming our way, but NFL data scientist Cynthia Frelund took the liberty to rank all 32 teams in her Way Too Early 2019 Season Predictions.
Before the #NFLDraft shakes things up… @cfrelund's WAY too early 2019 record predictions for all 32 teams. pic.twitter.com/KDazlDgtiC
— NFL (@NFL) April 12, 2019
Donald to boost Pittsburgh with a seven-figure financial commitment
Aaron Donald decided to help his old University with a seven-figure financial commitment, becoming the University’s youngest seven-figure donor in history at age of 27.
NFL star and Pitt legend Aaron Donald has made a seven-figure financial commitment to the Pitt Football Championship Fund.
At 27, Donald is the University's youngest seven-figure donor in history.
Thank You, @AaronDonald97!
MORE: https://t.co/0tlxOPYLGR
#H2P pic.twitter.com/QryW5vMsfL— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) April 12, 2019
Like father, like son
We all know who Frank Gore is, one of the best running backs ever, a five-time Pro Bowler with the fourth-most rushing yards in NFL history. His son, Frank Gore Jr. is following his father’s steps and is becoming one of the best running backs in Florida.
.@frankgore is a five-time Pro Bowler and has the fourth-most rushing yards in NFL history. 💪
His son, Frank Gore Jr., is emerging as one of the best running backs in Florida. @stn_2lit
📝 https://t.co/1PfmqFi8Cr pic.twitter.com/0fDOk20YD3
— MaxPreps (@MaxPreps) April 11, 2019