In 1981, someone applied themselves to a cool helmet, and the iconic stripes finally saw the field. It's a shame that a decade of laziness preceded one of the NFL's best designs. For a reason ...

Notably, the Riddell Axiom helmet was rated in the top-tier of overall safest helmets this season by the NFL and the NFLPA, per Sports Business Journal. “We’re wanting to make the game as safe ...