HSanders

IIRC, Rodney was extremely upset by that hit and was talking about retiring because of it...saying something like he would never do something to try to end someone's career. Be that as it may, I love the guy and yes he does go a bit overboard at times and I wish he wouldn't. That game someone cited where BB pulled him, before that happened I was SCREAMING at my tv for BB to yank him so he would cool down and think about doing stupid crap like that. But I don't want him to stop being ferocious either. It's a fine line. I remember when he first came to the Pats he was going balls to the wall in TC and he laid a smackdown on Troy Brown like you wouldn't believe. A couple vets had to pull him aside and say hey Rodney, we know you can still play...cool your jets. It hit me wrong at the time, I admit, but I grew to love the guy. Marcellus Wiley, and old teammate of his said on NFL Live today that Rodney is a bit out of the way sometimes but he loved having him as a teammate. I do think he has toned it down a bit since he left SD.

That being said, how does a guy who has forced a rule to be passed because of his method of tackling (Roy Williams) and yet STILL continues to do it at least twice per year that I have SEEN (and I see maybe 4 Cowboys games/year) not win this one hands down?

IcyPatriot

It's okay ... back in the 50's and 60's Rodney wood have been viewed as a good "must have" player on your team.

fgssand

Still is a MUST HAVE in my book.

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flyonthewall

I could care less what they think about him... I'm just happy that he is on our team.

spacecrime

Olin Kreutz got a vote, so you gotta figure Marvin Lewis.

Boston Jay

Good for Rodney.

Although it annoys me that Roy Williams hasn't topped the dirtiest player list yet.

PittPatriot

I can't recall...but was Ronnie Lott considered 'dirty?' He was ferocious and aggressive and widely considered the greatest at the position.

If Sean Taylor were alive, would he be on that list or is he a 'smart, aggressive' player?

IcyPatriot

Yeah ... it's game of aggression but tackle nice now Rodney and be a good boy. It's no secret that Rodney is very religious ... I can see him praying and God sends a message ... Rodney ... nice hit on that slot receiver today ... Amen Rodney.

Mike the Brit

"ESPN.com surveyed NFL head coaches for their take on a range of issues, including the league's smartest offensive player (non-QB), smartest defensive player, dirtiest player and which owner carries the best reputation among head coaches. Thirty-one of the 32 coaches participated on some level."

Are there any prizes for guessing the name of the coach who was too busy to answer ESPN's questions?

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