Chris Olave is considering wearing a Guardian Cap

The NFL has allowed players to wear Guardian Caps during games this year. Not many have chosen to do so.

Saints receiver Chris Olave might be the next to do it.

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

“I’m still considering it” said Olave. “I considered (using it) last game, and ended up taking the regular helmet.”

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

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

The opposition to the Guardian Cap usually comes from how it looks. Lumpy and clumpy, like a bean bag that has too many beans and not enough bag. 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.