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Mike Smith admits to teaching his players to lead with their helmet. And I still can't believe Robinson hasn't been ejected or suspended from any games.



"On the play with 6:12 left in the third quarter, the league said Robinson lowered his head and made forcible contact to the head and neck area of Maclin, who still made the catch. He was slow to leave the field but returned to the game.

Replays clearly showed Robinson leading with his helmet, something the league has been adamant about eliminating. The NFL this year also banned players from launching themselves into a defenseless opponent.

Falcons coach Mike Smith said after the game he thought it was a legal hit and "that's the way we teach it."

"My opinion didn't change," he said Monday before the NFL made its ruling."



NFL fines Dunta Robinson of Atlanta Falcons $40K for hit on Jeremy Maclin - ESPN