A Dangerous Rule Change?

As discussions continue about possible NFL rule changes, one (commissioner proposed) rule change may be jeopardizing players further.

The proposed rule change would penalize running backs for lowering their heads to initiate contact with an oncoming defender. Although for the safety of defenders, the proposed change may actually put running backs in further danger. As seen with the image on the right, the running back is lowering his head to initiate contact with the defender, this results in an imminent head to head collision, which can injure the defender, as the running back normally has built up more speed than the defender on the run. 

If this were to be made illegal though, defenders would still be able to lower their shoulders into a hit, but the running back would now have his head up, meaning a potentially malicious hit on the running back. These occurrences would undoubtedly lead to more brain injuries for running backs, which is certainly not the intentions of the NFL. 

Outcry from running backs have been immediate. Matt Forte, the Chicago Bears running back, called the proposed rule change "absurd". 

Changes surely need to be made to improve the safety of the NFL, but not ones that could inadvertently injure players further.

What do you think about this proposed rule change? Should it pass in your mind?