Ahmad Brooks wins appeal on Drew Brees hit

jeanpierre · 12-28-2013, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

So basically the NFL said it was a legal hit?

The million dollar question is: If Brooks had done that exact hit to Brady, Rodgers or P Manning would his fine be over-turned?

Originally Posted by lee909

Had he done it to Brady they would make a new rule like normal.

I dont have a massive issue with it personally. Players are being protected to the point some are happier putting pressure on QBs rather than hitting them these days.
Its a man's game and should be left that way.Nobody forces you to make hundreds of thousands or Millions of dollars to play.
It doesn't have to go back to the 60/70s of flattened players but good tough play when a OLB/DE is half a second late hitting a QB or a WR shouldn't be getting hit with big fines.

So sign a waiver, suit up and play some football.

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Brooks had a choice. He chose to make maximum impact and damage.

When you do that you're open to being penalized.

2 months later the NFL allows reckless action to go unpunished. SMH

Meanwhile Dashon Goldson continues to head hunt with little to no punishment

Two Issues...

First, I don't wish injury on Brees, but when the game is played all-out, these players learn to protect themselves and each other as teammates; and they are expecting a big impact on any given Sunday; I'd argue that that situation prevents carelessness and will reduce injuries...

Second, there is an inequity that is becoming increasing glaring as the body of work from the Goodell-led era continues to increase and demonstrate certain favoritism which I've felt particular franchises have enjoyed for years...

12-28-2013, 08:01 AM	#11
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Ahmad Brooks wins appeal on Drew Brees hit Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 So basically the NFL said it was a legal hit? The million dollar question is: If Brooks had done that exact hit to Brady, Rodgers or P Manning would his fine be over-turned? Originally Posted by lee909 Had he done it to Brady they would make a new rule like normal. I dont have a massive issue with it personally. Players are being protected to the point some are happier putting pressure on QBs rather than hitting them these days. Its a man's game and should be left that way.Nobody forces you to make hundreds of thousands or Millions of dollars to play. It doesn't have to go back to the 60/70s of flattened players but good tough play when a OLB/DE is half a second late hitting a QB or a WR shouldn't be getting hit with big fines. So sign a waiver, suit up and play some football. Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Brooks had a choice. He chose to make maximum impact and damage. When you do that you're open to being penalized. 2 months later the NFL allows reckless action to go unpunished. SMH Meanwhile Dashon Goldson continues to head hunt with little to no punishment Two Issues... First, I don't wish injury on Brees, but when the game is played all-out, these players learn to protect themselves and each other as teammates; and they are expecting a big impact on any given Sunday; I'd argue that that situation prevents carelessness and will reduce injuries... Second, there is an inequity that is becoming increasing glaring as the body of work from the Goodell-led era continues to increase and demonstrate certain favoritism which I've felt particular franchises have enjoyed for years...

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