wut do they do

They are on the tops of fingers so that when they hit face masks it won't hurt as much also for punching which you shouldn't do but happens. I mean it is football and not soccer.

same thing padding does on everything

padding on lineman/backer gloves do to the hands what padding on shoulder pads do to ur torso

They provide a soothing massage between plays,they also give you a handy place to store steroids....What do you think they do? Duh?