Great player, however the helmet and face mask combination, did not look like he was ready for physical war in the trenches. It reminded me of when the helmets used to come in the box, with the label "not made for competitive play The only evidence I have of his helmet and pro facemask change is in the NEWSDAY photo gallery (picture 32 today)of Amukamura spinning the ball.
Its a picture from a distance so I can not totally confirm this discovery. There was also a message on GIANTS MESSAGE board requesting Amukamura update the cage. Titled "Please Mr Amukamura change your cage."
The facemask is serious dress code. Its the equivalent to Police SWATT team gear and part of the intimidation factors in preparation for battle. Looks like he switched to a full legitimate DB cage and a visor.
Another guy who looks ready for battle is Mark Herzlich. He stepped away from the painted college face, to a MONSTER CAGE like Justin Tuck and a U bar.
TRUE
Gladiator
Its not only how you play the game
...wtf, man?
And then newborn is almost a year old...thanks for asking.
Larry...we were able to find some nice pillows and curtains...I can point you in the right direction if you want...lol.
I don't understand the fascination with player facemasks. It is all about comfort and visibility.
If Amukamara is comfortable with the facemask below, so be it. He obviously has never had a problem in run support being that he has no issue sticking his nose in there and being physical.
To prove my point, look at the facemask Umenyiora prefers and he is mixing it up on the defensive line. It is all about comfort and vision.
With so many rules preventing hits or blows to the face or head, facemasks can be a player preference.
And with the game being built on speed and agility, players are willing to sacfrifice safety for comfort. Hence smaller shoulder pads (like in the Umenyiora picture above) and no leg pads.
Lastly, technology with the pads/helemts/facemasks make them sturdier an stronger than ever. Which is why players can get the same protection with smaller pads or facemasks.
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hes not ready for war.
So I guess Elite has a point in that a meaner looking facemask makes our players feel mean...mean enough to go fight like gladiators! Or...maybe Elite is babbling again.
I like the new facemask.
And did Eli get a new helmet? Not a new facemask...but it looks like he's wearing a newer style helmet.
VS.
I am still just a rat in a cage
I'm gonna break my
I'm gonna break my rusty cage and run