The NFL has recently cracked down on the hit's against offensive players this year. Most notably James Harrisons twin tackles on Joshua Cribbs and Mohammad Massaquoi that both resulted in concussions to each respective player. There were no flags thrown on either play but the league later fined Harrison for the hit on Massaquoi. The league imposed a 75,000 dollar fine on the hit but not on the Cribbs hit because a running back is not given the same protection as a reciever due to the fact that he is not in a compromising position. Harrison being disgusted with the leagues increased activity in repremanding defensive players threatened to retire, but he did not and has vowed to play by the leagues rules. On the other side of the coin was Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson's hit on the Eagles DeSean Jackson, which even though drew a flag gave both players a concussion, Robinson was also fined by the league but it was evident in the play that he led to the chest of the reciever and not the head which begs the question, is the league taking the toughness out of Football. Many say that it is just a way for the league to protect its players which is admirable but at the same time, the Defense is paid to make plays and these new rules truly stunt the abilities of defensive players, I personally believe that the league does need to safeguard its players but at the same time cant over police the league, To quote Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Raven's...THERE ARE JUST TOO MANY RULES MAN...leave a comment and we will discuss our viewpoints.
The Self Proclaimed Know It All
I think the rules are there for good reason. I love the game but that is all it is these people have family they need to go home to.
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