My issue with the new rules regarding defenseless WR/RB and QB is this. This game is played at such a fast speed that Helmet to Helmet hits are going to happen. A defender has a split second to select and hit/tackle the offensive player. If at the last moment the offensive player goes to protect himself and inadvertently causes the helmet to helmet hit, that shouldn't be called a penalty. Case and Point. In the Saints game at Ray Jay this year GMac was called for a roughing the passer penalty when he inadvertently hit Drew Brees helmet as Brees was scrambling out of the pocket. In the Eagles game Goldson goes to hit a Eagle WR on the sideline, before the player was out of bounds, and the WR ducks right before contact. Goldson wasn't going to hit the guy in the helmet until the players Ducked thus causing the contact and the penalty. At some point you have to let the players play. Call less penalties and let the league review plays and assess fines after the fact in a way that the NHL does. These unwarranted penalties can change the end result of games or at least reshape games and that is unfair.
I feel bad for this guy. The league changes it's rules, and his stunning hits are now deemed evil.I knew when he was signed that this would become an issue. This nfl is for golf players and feminists, compared to ten years ago.
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I feel bad for this guy. The league changes it's rules, and his stunning hits are now deemed evil.I knew when he was signed that this would become an issue. This nfl is for golf players and feminists, compared to ten years ago.
No, they are trying to get tough back in the game. Hitting a dude in the head isn't tough. It is cheap and cowardly. Goldson doubles down on that by only hitting guys who are defenseless in the head. Tell me how that is really manly? Hitting a guy properly takes some chest hair.
My issue with the new rules regarding defenseless WR/RB and QB is this. This game is played at such a fast speed that Helmet to Helmet hits are going to happen. A defender has a split second to select and hit/tackle the offensive player. If at the last moment the offensive player goes to protect himself and inadvertently causes the helmet to helmet hit, that shouldn't be called a penalty. Case and Point. In the Saints game at Ray Jay this year GMac was called for a roughing the passer penalty when he inadvertently hit Drew Brees helmet as Brees was scrambling out of the pocket. In the Eagles game Goldson goes to hit a Eagle WR on the sideline, before the player was out of bounds, and the WR ducks right before contact. Goldson wasn't going to hit the guy in the helmet until the players Ducked thus causing the contact and the penalty. At some point you have to let the players play. Call less penalties and let the league review plays and assess fines after the fact in a way that the NHL does. These unwarranted penalties can change the end result of games or at least reshape games and that is unfair.
There are inadvertent hits. There is no doubt. The Eagles play isn't a good example because he is still aiming high at the guy. It ain't like he ducked to his waist or something. You need short term and long term solutions. A player might not care about down the road but they care about the game. There are not such a raft of flags flying against most teams that games are being ruined. Hell DPI is still a much worse offender in terms of impact on game and 100% arbitrary calls. I've said the fines should accrue in an "account" for the team. Establish dollar "costs" for the total value of fines for each level of draft pick. At the end of the year you lose picks based on your total fines. That turns it into a coach and GM level issue where guys that are flag machine and recidivist offenders like Merriweather, Goldson and Pollard simple fail on the risk reward equation and aren't on rosters anymore. Solves vast amounts of your problem.
of course hes being targeted. The NFL openly admits to scrutinizing repeat offenders more heavily.
The Eagles play isn't a good example because he is still aiming high at the guy. It ain't like he ducked to his waist or something.
Actually this is a great example of how your defense of these rules fails. The aiming point was well with in the strike zone, that "massive area" you claim it is. But the guy moves and suddenly you aren't in the strike zone any more and there is nothing you can do about it.
TJ Ward is catching a lot of flack for causing a major knee injury with a low hit last week. Listen to his explanation if you get a chance. Its sums up the players frustration. He had been dinged before for hits to the head area. Now he puts a player out for the season, trying to do the right thing. You can feel the frustration in his voice.
