That's No Moon Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 25 minutes ago, Limeaid said: I have seen discussions about how it is better to wear it that way so when helmet is hit it absorbs the energy rather than player. Like argument it is better to not have seat belt on so you are thrown free of crash. Brilliant. 1
Saxum Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 31 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: Brilliant. Gus Frerotte can attest the usefulness of helmets. If QB ends up on bottom of pile QB's IQ will approach that of Jeff George at end of career.
That's No Moon Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 17 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Gus Frerotte can attest the usefulness of helmets. If QB ends up on bottom of pile QB's IQ will approach that of Jeff George at end of career. If Gus Frerotte had done what he did with no helmet on there'd be no Gus Frerotte.
Gugny Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 The hit was clearly not dirty. Clean hit, but penalty-worthy. 1
Mike in Horseheads Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Gugny said: The hit was clearly not dirty. Clean hit, but penalty-worthy. Now you get it! This will upset @GoBills808 Edited August 24, 2021 by Mike in Horseheads spelling
GoBills808 Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 23 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: Now you get it! This will upset @GoBills808 I’m all about bringing people together you’re welcome 1
colin Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 he's gotta drop his level a bit at an angle across the qb's body so he can wrap up and disrupt the ball if possible. i agree w the above that it wasn't dirty, but in the nfl today that's a flag on a qb. with that clip of the jets game where josh was clearly and illegally head hit and targeted after throwing, i think josh moving so much (even when he's just throwing) and being big and strong and fighting off pass rushers is leading to him not getting as many calls.
Ralonzo Posted August 28, 2021 Posted August 28, 2021 Yeah, and make sure you jump out just before the elevator hits the ground! 1
Old Coot Posted August 29, 2021 Posted August 29, 2021 Read somewhere that being hit by a blitzing LB is like being hit by a car doing 5 mph. 1
dave mcbride Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) Wow: I recommend watching this, @Limeaid, @Jauronimo, @Rico, and @Gugny. Tom Brady comes to the defense of Andre Smith vis-a-vis his hit on Fields, and what he says is smart: also: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/03/tom-brady-defensive-players-get-penalized-for-offensive-mistakes/ Edited September 3, 2021 by dave mcbride 6
Patrick Duffy Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: Damn. This is so true…. It’s not changing either. If anything it will get worse. Yeah it's frustrating they've made it much harder for defense like they have. I agree, wouldn't surprise me if it does get worse
Saxum Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 1 hour ago, dave mcbride said: Wow: I recommend watching this, @Limeaid, @Jauronimo, @Rico, and @Gugny. Tom Brady comes to the defense of Andre Smith vis-a-vis his hit on Fields, and what he says is smart: also: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/03/tom-brady-defensive-players-get-penalized-for-offensive-mistakes/ He never said anything though when defenses were penalized for hitting HIM. 1
Beerball Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 4:50 PM, Draconator said: No it wasn't. Smith lowered his head towards Field's chest. Fields at the last minute lowered his head, making Smith's helmet contact the bottom of Fields face mask. Hi, Homer.
Jauronimo Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 2 hours ago, dave mcbride said: Wow: I recommend watching this, @Limeaid, @Jauronimo, @Rico, and @Gugny. Tom Brady comes to the defense of Andre Smith vis-a-vis his hit on Fields, and what he says is smart: also: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/03/tom-brady-defensive-players-get-penalized-for-offensive-mistakes/ I don't care what Tom Brady has to say about anymore than I care about what you and a hundred others have had to say about the hit because in today's NFL...wait for it...that hit is called a penalty 11/10 times and anyone surprised to see a flag on that play hasn't been watching football for the past 5 years. Tom Brady would be flipping the f@#$ out if someone popped his helmet off. I have no interest in discussing for the 1,000th time whether that hit should be a penalty. Fact is, it will be called a penalty every single time and guys who make millions of dollars need to understand that it will be called every single time and people who call themselves football fans need to learn that it will be called every single time. I do not want to see role players on this team racking up 15 yard personal fouls just so a few of you can rant about the good old days and how todays game is two hand touch in comparison.
PatsFanNH Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 4:56 PM, BillsfaninSB said: He kept his face and eyes up. Hardly lowered the shoulder. What should have he done differently? Justin was a statue. Fields NEVER saw him coming. If he did he takes off running and Smith never touches him. He didn’t lower his helmet but it was helmet to helmet contact which is illegal in the NFL. what he should have done is went lower, he was way way to high to not expect the little yellow flag to come out.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 2:53 PM, YoloinOhio said: If Fields fastened his freakin' chin strap maybe his helmet would not come off. 31 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: I don't care what Tom Brady has to say about anymore than I care about what you and a hundred others have had to say about the hit because in today's NFL...wait for it...that hit is called a penalty 11/10 times and anyone surprised to see a flag on that play hasn't been watching football for the past 5 years. Tom Brady would be flipping the f@#$ out if someone popped his helmet off. Tom Brady would fasten his helmet on properly so that it stays on and protects his head. 1 1
PatsFanNH Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: If Fields fastened his freakin' chin strap maybe his helmet would not come off. Lol the hit will get a fine or suspension 10/10 times. If he did that hit to Mahomes, Brady (elite) he is suspended anyone else a fine. 1
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 Just now, PatsFanNH said: Lol the hit will get a fine or suspension 10/10 times. If he did that hit to Mahomes, Brady (elite) he is suspended anyone else a fine. Where did I say anything about the hit? I'm simply making a point about the "knocked helmet off" part of the narrative. The helmet came off because it was loosely fastened. Tom Brady is smarter than that. 1
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