The NFL has a problem with concussions because the players are tackling each other by spearing with their helmets. Coach Mike Ditka has been quoted as saying, " ... you take the facemasks off the helmets and those pretty boys aren't going to be doing all this stuff."

According to the Law of Unintended Consequences:

A) This proves that Coach Ditka is a cruel and sadistic person. Without the facemasks, the players will necessarily have a higher rate of injury since they are unprotected.

B) The only way for the NFL to reduce concussions and other injuries is to develop better pads and helmets to protect their players.

C) The Law of Truth or Consequences explains why players behave the way that they do.

D) The Law of Unintended Consequences can explain the increased injuries after the use of better pads and helmets as an unintentional byproduct of players changing their tackling methods.

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Margaret Richards

22 May, 19:12

The NFL has a problem with concussions because the players are tackling each other by spearing with their helmets. Coach Mike Ditka has been quoted as saying, " ... you take the facemasks off the helmets and those pretty boys aren't going to be doing all this stuff."

According to the Law of Unintended Consequences:

A) This proves that Coach Ditka is a cruel and sadistic person. Without the facemasks, the players will necessarily have a higher rate of injury since they are unprotected.

B) The only way for the NFL to reduce concussions and other injuries is to develop better pads and helmets to protect their players.

C) The Law of Truth or Consequences explains why players behave the way that they do.

D) The Law of Unintended Consequences can explain the increased injuries after the use of better pads and helmets as an unintentional byproduct of players changing their tackling methods.

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Adan Turner · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter D

The Law of Unintended Consequences can explain the increased injuries after the use of better pads and helmets as an unintentional by product of players changing their tackling methods.