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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by TXGSP http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1278535/whammo.gif I found a replay of the hit from another angle. It may be considered legal, but Elder had his head down and doesn't appear to have been able to see where he was going. Looks ...

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Old 08-08-2012, 04:37 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by TXGSP View Post
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1278535/whammo.gif

I found a replay of the hit from another angle.

It may be considered legal, but Elder had his head down and doesn't appear to have been able to see where he was going.

Looks more like leading with the head and just happened to be legal - Player Safety my
I think the rule is that if the receiver makes the catch and establishes himself as a runner (makes a "football move"), then it's OK to hit him helmet to helmet. Just like a running back.
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