Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 Man watching the replay is even worst. Watching it live I though he got him in the middle of the back (still really bad). But that's straight to the friggen back of his head. We are actually pretty lucky the injury is only a concussion. Very easily could have been some damage to the C-vertebrae. Hopefully the league office can use common sense hear and suspend him for multiple games and give out a fine much larger than usual.
HappyDays Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 12 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: "It's an emotional game and these are like spur of the moment things, they just happen," Brady says. "You always love to keep your cool all the time but you're in a sport where you're trying to run and block and hit and tackle and be physical and aggressive. That's why people tune in." Tom Brady: I Hope Gronk Isn't Suspended For Late Hit on Bills Player I hope the Bills have this posted in the locker room from now until the Patriots game. It’s an emotional game, who knows what might happen.
corta765 Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 6 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: My ignore list is getting a workout today. Anyone who can understand why a player would do this can’t be taken seriously for me. And please note that it is far, far more than just “sad Bills fans” who feel this way. Check the overall reaction from nearly everyone on social media and regular media. Using that as a cop out is hilarious. If you can't separate yes Gronk was frustrated for how he was being covered and that is understandable from but he shouldn't have done that please stop reading and go to bed. Virtually everyone I have read has stated as much that it was a blatant cheap shot because the dude lost his cool. Guess what it happens all the time in sports across the board. Doesn't make it anymore right but Gronk is on a long list of idiots who did something stupid and now will face what should be massive repercussions that could cost his team home field in the playoffs.
dorquemada Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 1 minute ago, corta765 said: Agreed it was an emotional dirty play and he even admitted as much when interviewed. He should be suspended for games if not the remainder of the season until playoffs. But this crap that it was "criminal" and "assault" is just insane. Really stupid emotional plays that are dangerous and dirty happen in sports. In response so do massive suspensions. At the same point you cannot start to regulate things with the law with athletes who are at their max emotionally. The bigger outrage should be if the NFL only suspends him a game or none at all. Examples need to be set especially with head hits. If Gronk is out the remainder of the season or at least misses the Pittsburgh game and NE loses that is a massive blow to the Pats to have to go on the road for the AFC title game. The NFL can't have it both ways. Either they are concerned with brain injuries or they aren't. If the NFL isn't going to address the issue, it falls on outside entities to do so. That could be the NFLPA, it could be the DA
bmur66 Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 I just backspaced over everything I would like to see done to Gronk if he is playing in two weeks.
HappyDays Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jobot said: LOL and totally different from pulling out a knife! Your argument makes no sense! I guess this is this the first time that people have seen a hit after the whistle in the NFL! Quick anatomy lesson. Humans have this thing attached to their neck that we call the head. The head contains something very important called the brain. The brain is responsible for normal function of the rest of the body. If hit with a sufficient speed and force, the brain can be irrepably harmed and cause life-long bodily impairment. 1 1
corta765 Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 Just now, dorquemada said: The NFL can't have it both ways. Either they are concerned with brain injuries or they aren't. If the NFL isn't going to address the issue, it falls on outside entities to do so. That could be the NFLPA, it could be the DA I have see far worse hits then what Gronk did in the last 5 years and those didn't require nor should they have a DA being involved. People commenting for the justice system to get involved are a straight embarrassment to the fan base.
Doc Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 21 minutes ago, Jobot said: Let's take it easy.... more than half of this fan base frustration is that the Pats just dominated and will continue to dominate the Bills so long as Brady is around. Cheap shot... Yes... Criminal act... come on now... The way White was holding him all game... it's understandable that Gronk's frustration would have been at a high level. Although what he did is still not acceptable, it is understandable. Dumb take. Really dumb.
dorquemada Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 1 minute ago, corta765 said: I have see far worse hits then what Gronk did in the last 5 years and those didn't require nor should they have a DA being involved. People commenting for the justice system to get involved are a straight embarrassment to the fan base. 5 years ago the NFL didnt care about turning young men into brain damaged husks. It doesn't seem that they do now either.
mannc Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 1 minute ago, corta765 said: I have see far worse hits then what Gronk did in the last 5 years Name one.
Lfod Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, corta765 said: I have see far worse hits then what Gronk did in the last 5 years and those didn't require nor should they have a DA being involved. People commenting for the justice system to get involved are a straight embarrassment to the fan base. Can you provide a link to those videos? I want to see far worse dirty hits. Edited December 4, 2017 by Lfod
corta765 Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 Just now, Lfod said: Can you provide a link to those videos? I'm curious to see far worse dirty hits. Just watch the Steelers Bengals WC game for starters from 2 years ago for starters. Burfict alone has a highlight real worth of hits. 1 minute ago, mannc said: Name one. Kiko Alonso on Joe Flacco a few weeks ago for starters or as I said above the entire Bengals Steelers WC game was a straight joke by both teams.
HappyDays Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 Just now, corta765 said: Just watch the Steelers Bengals WC game for starters from 2 years ago for starters. Burfict alone has a highlight real worth of hits. No give a specific example. You’re the one who said you’ve seen dirtier hits. You must have one in your memory then.
corta765 Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, HappyDays said: No give a specific example. You’re the one who said you’ve seen dirtier hits. You must have one in your memory then. Broncos vs Cam Newton season opener in 2016 especially Stewart on Newton. Or Kiko on Flacco this season was far worse to me. Edited December 4, 2017 by corta765
mannc Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 Just now, corta765 said: Broncos vs Cam Newton season opener in 2016 especially Stewart on Newton. Wow, what a horrible example. It was a flagrant foul (or should have been) but it happened during a football play. What are the other four?
HappyDays Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, corta765 said: Broncos vs Cam Newton season opener in 2016 especially Stewart on Newton. Or Kiko on Flacco this season was far worse to me. You can’t pick a hit that happened during a football play. Gronk threw his full weight onto the back of his head and neck when White was on the ground and the play was over.
folz Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, corta765 said: Just watch the Steelers Bengals WC game for starters from 2 years ago for starters. Burfict alone has a highlight real worth of hits. Kiko Alonso on Joe Flacco a few weeks ago for starters or as I said above the entire Bengals Steelers WC game was a straight joke by both teams. Yes, that Burfict hit on Antonio Brown in that game was horrible and cheap and dangerous. But at least it was still in the middle of a play, on the field, where he was trying to make a play for his team. Gronk's hit yesterday was well after the whistle, to a defenseless player lying out of bounds. And as others pointed out, he thought about it, shuffled his feet to get the most impact possible and slammed a metal instrument to the back of Tre's head. It was premeditated, not within the confines of the game (whistle had blown), and cowardly (never shoot a man in the back). Sorry Gronk's hit was worse than even that Burfict hit and I thought Burfict should have been suspended for the season for that one...
mannc Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 6 minutes ago, corta765 said: Just watch the Steelers Bengals WC game for starters from 2 years ago for starters. Burfict alone has a highlight real worth of hits. Kiko Alonso on Joe Flacco a few weeks ago for starters or as I said above the entire Bengals Steelers WC game was a straight joke by both teams. You don't get it, do you? All of those Burfict hits and the one by Kiko occurred as part of a football play. Gronkowski's assault occurred when White was lying on the ground, well after he was tagged by another Patriot.
Bangarang Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 An elbow brace isn’t a deadly weapon. Stop being ridiculous. It was a dirty play and I hope he gets suspended but get real if you think he should be charged with a crime.
RoyBatty is alive Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 11 minutes ago, corta765 said: I have see far worse hits then what Gronk did in the last 5 years and those didn't require nor should they have a DA being involved. People commenting for the justice system to get involved are a straight embarrassment to the fan base. Please mention of few "far worse hits"? Just a few. Only one I can think of that even close close is some of Suh antics but nothing as egregious as Gronks.
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