Chris Olave considers wearing a Guardian Cap

The NFL allowed players to wear Guardian Caps during games this year. Not many chose to do this.

Saints receiver Chris Olave could be next to do that.

Via Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com, Olave said Thursday that he is considering wearing the soft shell of his helmet during games.

“I'm still thinking about itsaid Olave. “I've thought about it [wearing it] I ended up wearing the regular helmet at the end of the last game.”

Olave suffered a concussion in Week 6. He missed the Week 7 loss to the Broncos. He returned Sunday and took a shoulder hit to the helmet against the Chargers. He was checked for a concussion in the sideline medical tent but was allowed to return.

Olave said he changed his helmet after the concussion. He said the safer helmet made him think he didn't need a Guardian Cap.

Resistance to the Guardian Cap usually stems from its appearance. Lumpy and lumpy, like a bean bag with too many beans and not enough bags. But if it makes the game safer, everyone should try to get used to seeing it – and players should try to get used to wearing it.