Sean Pa Patriot
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I was under the impression you are not suppose to hit the player below the knee's. Wilfork was fined for the same thing.. I know its football and it happens , but he led with his helmet, 99 percent of the time you hit with your helmet below the knee , your fubard....
He wasn't "leading with his helmet," he was attempting to tackle Brady. You're not supposed to hit a QB below the knees, but he was attempting to wrap up and make a tackle, not "hit." It was unintentional and while Brady was still holding the ball. Defensive players still have to be allowed to tackle the ball-carrier.
It was not dirty and the only reason most of us here have a problem with it and why some call it "dirty" is because of the BS fines on Wilfork last year, on plays that weren't dirty. Just because Wilfork was wrongfully punished doesn't mean others should be as well.
He was not attempting to wrap up and make a tackle... He lunged on hands and knees at Brady's legs. DIRTY
He was not attempting to wrap up and make a tackle... He lunged on hands and knees at Brady's legs. DIRTY
Well if you define dirty as against the rules. Then yeah it was dirty.
"No defensive player who has an unrestricted path to the quarterback may hit him flagrantly in the area of the knee(s) or below when approaching in any direction."
http://www.nfl.com/rulebook/protectionofpasser
Well if you define dirty as against the rules. Then yeah it was dirty.
"No defensive player who has an unrestricted path to the quarterback may hit him flagrantly in the area of the knee(s) or below when approaching in any direction."
http://www.nfl.com/rulebook/protectionofpasser
I was under the impression you are not suppose to hit the player below the knee's. Wilfork was fined for the same thing.. I know its football and it happens , but he led with his helmet, 99 percent of the time you hit with your helmet below the knee , your fubard....
The hit may not have been dirty but it was stupid and it was against the rules. Because Bernard Pollard sucks and got knocked on his ass by Morris the only play he had was to lunge at Brady's knee. Being the dumb f#$^%# that he is, he thought this was a good option.
He hurt Brady because he sucks and the only play he could make was an illegal one. Its illegal for a reason, which we all saw yesterday.
Brady stepped into his helmet before the knee bent. How could it be a dirty hit if 240 pound Sammy Morris is ON TOP OF YOU? Face it, the play was an accident. Pollard got up, apologized to Brady, tried to help him up, then signaled for the Pats' training staff. Not a dirty hit. Let it go.
Did he have to lead with his head.. I dont know , it was faster in person than on tv.. And im sure he did mean to do on purpose 9 times out of 10 when you make helmet to leg contact bad things happen.. Your right his leg was locked and a 240 pound guy coming and full force not withstanding.. I guess we are all just looking for some resolve.. That is all