How young is too young for tackle football?

California is considering banning tackle football for kids under age 12.

They say it's due to the potential for traumatic brain injuries.

This comes from the Associated Press.

The bill made it out of committee last week.

But keep in mind, like with any other bill, it could easily go nowhere or become the law of the land.

It failed in California, Illinois, and my home state of New York in recent years.

Frankly, I'm torn on it.

On one hand, anyone who knows me or knows about my Twitter feed knows how much I adore football.

I watch it just about every weekend during the season.

I'm a nutso Bills fan, and I want it around for generations to come.

In order for that to happen, there must be a next generation of tackle football players.

But as a Bills fan who watched Damar Hamlin almost die on the field a year ago, not to mention the countless other stories about concussions and their long-term effect, I can't say they're doing the wrong thing here.

Football is a dangerous game. You need to go into it with clear eyes. I'm not sure a 10 or 11-year-old can do that, let alone a teenager. And for those reasons, I'm torn, but I understand.

What do you think?

Should it be legal for kids under 12 to play tackle football?

Tell me in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.com or email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com.

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On that note, I'm James Brown, and as always, be well.