There are a few reasons why football players generally don't like playing on turf. For one, the surface can be harder on players' bodies, especially their joints. Additionally, turf can be less forgiving than natural grass when it comes to making mistakes; a player who slips on turf is more likely to get injured than one who slips on grass. Finally, many football players believe that turf makes the game too fast-paced and unpredictable since the ball doesn't slow down as much on artificial turf as it does on natural grass.