As usual, Sheldon Brown tells it like it is
by Badd on Mar 30, 2009 6:21 PM EDT
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In case you missed it, ESPN.com's Jeff Chadiha has an excellent column today on a new league rule that prevents defensive players from lunging to tackle quarterbacks. Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown said he didn't think the rule would change how players approach the game.
"You're just going to see a lot more fines because of this [rule]," said Brown. "Nobody is going to take the time to get up off the ground to hit a quarterback. So you'll have guys make the play, pay the fines, write it off on their taxes and move on. Whoever made that rule is crazy."
Something tells me Commissioner Goodell won't be pleased with Brown's comments on ESPN.com. In fact, he may give the cornerback a head start on one of those fines. Also stick around and watch the Michael Strahan video.
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I think he's right
As a pro football player, you’re going to have that killer instinct to get the QB when you see him and it happens so often that a qb gets tripped up or snagged by a defender who’s fallen. Also, how much yardage is it gonna be for each penalty? is it going to be considered a personal foul for 15?
"Now Sav Rocca played for the Magpies in Australia. I don't know if it's a bird or a pie or what it is." Ike Reese
by The Badassador on Mar 30, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think its a 15 yd personal foul penalty, and after training your guys to play to the whistle and all that, this is going to be a hard rule to follow
by BadCo'09 on Mar 30, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that's the question.
I think that these guys are bred to attack from the moment they put on pads, good luck being a defender and not getting a fine this year.
"Lets get one thing straight, the only reason you are conscious right now is because I don't feel like carrying you." - Jack Bauer
"Consequences, Schmonsequences, as long as I'm rich." - Daffy Duck
by Badd on Mar 30, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Bad x 3, is that like Yahtzee or something?
"Lets get one thing straight, the only reason you are conscious right now is because I don't feel like carrying you." - Jack Bauer
"Consequences, Schmonsequences, as long as I'm rich." - Daffy Duck
by Badd on Mar 30, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and here it is again
but in a new formation!
"Now Sav Rocca played for the Magpies in Australia. I don't know if it's a bird or a pie or what it is." Ike Reese
by The Badassador on Mar 31, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love sheldon
He always speaks his mind
"When you get that nice celebration coming into the dugout and you’re getting your ass hammered by guys — there’s no better feeling than to have that done."
-Matt Stairs following the Phillies win over LA
by JerseyJay on Mar 30, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+24
Sheldon is my favorite Eagle
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
by Whodie126 on Mar 30, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was clever
now that Dawk is gone I would have to agree
Seventy-one percent of the world is covered by water, the rest is covered by Brian Dawkins
by MeanGreen5 on Mar 30, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Seventy-one percent of the world is covered by water, the rest is covered by Brian Dawkins
by MeanGreen5 on Mar 30, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this plus wasnt for myself it was for Jersey Jay
Seventy-one percent of the world is covered by water, the rest is covered by Brian Dawkins
by MeanGreen5 on Mar 30, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love Sheldon
Last year, when Drew Rosenhaus said Lito Sheppard should be the starter, I loved when Sheldon said that Rosenhaus has never watched game tape and probably couldn’t even identify who he was.
And he’s dead on with these comments.
Seriously though, if Bernard Pollard lunges at a QB like Jason Campbell instead of Tom Brady and puts him out for the year, do they make this rule?
by Bye, Dawk :( on Mar 30, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god no
Mike Golic made the same argument that if this happened to Tyler Thigpen nothing would have come from it
by BadCo'09 on Mar 30, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Golic
REEEAAALLLL FOOOOOD FOR REEEEAAALLL GUUUUUYYYYS!!!
by Bye, Dawk :( on Mar 30, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell does that have to do with this argument?
"When you get that nice celebration coming into the dugout and you’re getting your ass hammered by guys — there’s no better feeling than to have that done." Matt Stairs
by JerseyJay on Mar 30, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously though, if Bernard Pollard lunges at a QB like Jason Campbell instead of Tom Brady and puts him out for the year, do they make this rule?
its the same argument with a different QB
by BadCo'09 on Mar 30, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't
but it’s funny
"In a couple of weeks or a month, I'll be excited about this team," Dawkins said. "I've got to get used to saying that -- I'm a Bronco." Then he paused. "I'll tell you one thing -- I'll always be an Eagle."
by exitfare on Mar 31, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The thing about ACL injuries
is that they are absolute flukes. McNabb tore his running out of bounds and tripping. If Tom Brady’s ACL was gonna tear, it was just gonna tear. Period. Because it happened on that play at that time does not justify making a rule to prevent it. Mark my words, this rule will not affect the amount of ACL tears that occur on quarterbacks next season. Not even a little bit.
The main reason why this rule change is BS is because, while an ACL tear is season ending, it is NOT life threatening. At least not in the same way that a helmet-to-helmet collision is life threatening or a Roy Williams Horse Collar is life threatening (neck injury).
All this rule does is penalize aggressive, persistent play by motivated defensive player. As far as I can tell, that is typically something that is lauded in the NFL… right?
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Mar 30, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ummm....
you cant write off fines on your taxes…
sorry to be that guy, but…
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!
by 700 Level on Mar 31, 2009 7:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think some NFL fines are donated to charity … not sure but I think I read that (confirmation please!) … if that’s the case then they can write it off.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
by Whodie126 on Mar 31, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Mar 31, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
by Whodie126 on Mar 31, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hat tip
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Mar 31, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually athletes CAN write off fines handed down by the league….just to let you know
by west36express on Mar 31, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i think we came to that conclusion about 14 hours before you posted this
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Apr 1, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting
I did not know that… that shocks me that the IRS wouldnt crack down on that one.
that sounds like a “forced” charitable contribution to me…
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!
by 700 Level on Mar 31, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and also wouldnt that make the contribtions from the NFL not the player?
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!
by 700 Level on Mar 31, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shhhhh!
The IRS hears EVERYTHING. We need Sheldon on the field, not in jail.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Mar 31, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the fine is a donation by the player to a charitable organization. The doubt the IRS would crack down because of the money the Charities would lose if they did. It’s better then the players reinvesting there money in the NFL IMO.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
by Whodie126 on Mar 31, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was just joking about the IRS...
by Bye, Dawk :( on Mar 31, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I was referring to 700 levels comment
that shocks me that the IRS wouldnt crack down on that one.
I laughed at your comment.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
by Whodie126 on Mar 31, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, my comparison of this rule...
Some 100 Million dollar pitcher running the bases tears his groin.
NEW RULE.
No more running the bases bases.
Someone might get hurt and ruin our investment.
F that BS.
GAY. ( no offense to homosexuals, you are cool with me) but that rule is GAY.
by EagleGreeninMD on Mar 31, 2009 10:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it just me or does sheldon brown look like steve erkel without his glasses on?
just throwing it out there
by west36express on Mar 31, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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