Sunday, September 07, 2008
Hoooo boy....
This season went on the rocks before it barely got started.
Most commentators say this wasn't a dirty hit by Bernard Pollard. I disagree. There's no real excuse for a defender, already down himself, to dive at a QB's legs.
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.
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Yeah, this was disappointing. Even to a Jets fan. I like Brady. And how can the Jets ever claim to overcome you guys if Brady's not in there?
But I have to respectfully disagree that it was a dirty play.
As the NFL said, in regards to the rule you quote: "But the Pollard hit was deemed legal because 'the defensive player was coming off and affected by a block by the offense', according to a league spokesman."
I've seen a lot of dirty hits over the years, and I honestly don't think that was the case on this occasion.
Hi William,
Yeah, I was very much looking forward to the Brady-Favre shootout too.
Well, "dirty" is the wrong word, I guess. I still think it was an illegal hit. I think he got out sufficiently from under the block in time and had a clear dive, but I don't think he was thinking about it. I think he was just playing hard.
That's football for you. Brady has actually been quite charmed and fortunate injury-wise until now.
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