ColdBlueNorth Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 He was awesome yesterday, but isn't there a penalty for removing your helmet? All I was thinking after he made that touchdown and ripped off his helmet is, "here comes the flag that will turn this positive into a negative". Coaching opportunity for a young and talented WR who should expect to have a lot more TD's to celebrate.
pkwwjd Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 it started to pop off when he got hit, no penalty for removing it the rest of the way
4merper4mer Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 it started to pop off when he got hit, no penalty for removing it the rest of the way Why risk it? We should put him on the cut list with SJ, CJ and Dareus.
mrags Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 His helmet was coming off on the TD. No penalty.
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Yeah, because of the most polished route runners, and one of the best rookie WR's in the league ought to be cut because he *gasp* took off his helmet after getting knocked, which at most would have resulted in a penalty on a kickoff. It's not like Stevie has ever done anything that could have potentially had the same effect.
ColdBlueNorth Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 Wouldn't the TD have counted anyway? Yep, but a penalty would have been assessed on the kickoff and probably would have given Jax great field position to strike back.
5 Wide Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Like others said, helmet was 3/4 of the way off when he scored after getting popped. He did nothing wrong.
ColdBlueNorth Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 His helmet was coming off on the TD. No penalty. Ok, that makes more sense. It is not like the refs normally cut the Bills a lot of slack.
YoloinOhio Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Why risk it? We should put him on the cut list with SJ, CJ and Dareus.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Ok, that makes more sense. It is not like the refs normally cut the Bills a lot of slack. To your point though-- when his helmet popped off, his reaction should have been to put it back on, not take it off and yell and celebrate. The refs could have easily thrown the flag there.
YoloinOhio Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 To your point though-- when his helmet popped off, his reaction should have been to put it back on, not take it off and yell and celebrate. The refs could have easily thrown the flag there. I didn't see it... guess we finally got a call.
swnybillsfan Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Why risk it? We should put him on the cut list with SJ, CJ and Dareus. that's a good start, let's get these bums outa here! clean that house the right way this time!
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 I didn't see it... guess we finally got a call. Let me be clear-- I don't think it was a penalty. But, the refs could have easily missed the fact that his helmet was bumped off, and could have easily called a penalty on it. I don't think Woods was in the wrong; but better safe than sorry, and he would have been safer just popping his helmet back on. I also don't think this is worth much of a debate, because Woods was awesome yesterday.
Jauronimo Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Let me be clear-- I don't think it was a penalty. But, the refs could have easily missed the fact that his helmet was bumped off, and could have easily called a penalty on it. I don't think Woods was in the wrong; but better safe than sorry, and he would have been safer just popping his helmet back on. I also don't think this is worth much of a debate, because Woods was awesome yesterday. Correct on all counts. Nice summary.
Dorkington Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Off topic/On topic... glad to see Woods get some action again yesterday. He seems to be the only WR on our team with sure hands.
Coach Tuesday Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 He really knows his way around those intermediate routes - he is a joy to watch as a routerunner.
section122 Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) Let me be clear-- I don't think it was a penalty. But, the refs could have easily missed the fact that his helmet was bumped off, and could have easily called a penalty on it. I don't think Woods was in the wrong; but better safe than sorry, and he would have been safer just popping his helmet back on. I also don't think this is worth much of a debate, because Woods was awesome yesterday. I can't disagree as I've seen flags for less however.... He took it off, celebrated for a few seconds, then put it back on. It was (or should have been) clear that the removing of his helmet wasn't a celebration. I think if he jawed for a while or over celebrated a penalty may have been warranted. In this case it was a good no call. Edit: after retreading your post I think I said the exact same thing as you lol. Edited December 16, 2013 by section122
clayboy54 Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 It's about the poor guy's ears man. Shoving it back down would've torn off his ears!
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