The Linc - No illegal hit on McNabb
by JasonB on Sep 14, 2009 3:00 PM EDT
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NFL: No illegal hit on McNabb | Philadelphia Daily News | 09/14/2009
The NFL has reviewed the play that led to Donovan McNabb's rib injury and ruled there was "no illegal hit on the play," a league spokesman told the Daily News today in an email.
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We’ll see if the league takes the same position if and when the Dreamboat takes the same hit.
by Tracer Bullet on Sep 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NO Late Hit...Bullshit!!!
Thats absolutely crazy they reviewed that play and found no late hit. The tackle itself was plenty legal, but the part after Dmac was on the ground and 2 panthers came flying in, with the big D lineman falling on a downed Mcnabb…get the fuck outta here. Once he crossed the the plane of the endzone thats it..whistle blows. Thats such absolute horseshit…must be the same league officials who didn’t think the late hit by the Panthers in the NFC championship game didn’t even warrant a personal foul call..5 years ago and I’m still steaming over that shit. If you’re gonna “take out” our starting QB, can we atleast get 15 yards out of it…piss poor NFL replay officials..piss poor.
Bet if that hit was on Brady, the Mannings or the legendary gunslinger himself there’d be a fine coming…maybe worse.
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Sep 14, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he took a step fell then was hit....
Dude that was 3 seconds after he crossed the line
Thats Bull…
RIP JJ
by MeanGreen5 on Sep 14, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely a late hit
Saw another replay today from the definitive high angle…..number 92 definitely comes in late. Don’t know if that was the hit that broke the rib or not. But I am dumbfounded the league doesn’t see that as a late hit. I really wish McNabb had not decided not to run it in. He didn’t have the blocking to protect him, Avant was too far away. I know it is an instinctual thing, but the lead was 21, a field goal probably would have sealed the deal at that point.
by donniethelion on Sep 14, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was Down on the ground when they fell on top of him!!!!...Bullshitttt!!!
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Sep 14, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Late hit for sure.
This is a bad decision by the league. If Brady or Manning were hurt, the league would call this a late hit for sure.
by Tamago3 on Sep 14, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Doubt About it
Sometimes (ok most times) its hard to be objective as a Birds fan but this was pretty clear.
92 Lewis came in late and kneed him in the ribs. Not that it helps us in any way but I was certain he’d get fined. Absolutely ridiculous!
Here is the clip if you care to watch this bullshit again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd-Had4jNtY
The road to victory!
by jayt on Sep 14, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"They can hurt you a lot of different ways," said safety Darren Sharper. "They are the furthest thing from a one dimensional team as could be. They pass it well, they run it well and they play great defense and special teams. They are very solid across the board and offer a big, big test."
Remember last year when all we were was “one-sided”, throwing the ball every play? Its nice to be feared for both aspects of offense again.
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by midnitegreen on Sep 14, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BS
Yes, that’s absolutely BS. I replayed that a couple of times- its clear he goes low and hits McNabb after he’s already in the end zone and on the ground.
by bdawk4ever on Sep 14, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i dunno
i kinda like andy reid’s take. it just happend. bang bang bang bang. hard to be upset. these things happen in football. even if it was a late hit, would a player fine make you feel better about all of this?
by Bleediots on Sep 14, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus you people are bitching about nothing…
“It would’ve been a late it if it was Peyton Manning or Tom Brady!!!!” Um, sure. It wasn’t like Brady’s last season was ruin because of a late hate or anything.
http://img41.imageshack.us/i/hitonmcnabb.png/
Look at that. The linebacker and cornerback are already moving at top speed. You want them to fully stop and not touch McNabb when they’re already two feet away from him? Seriously? C’mon…
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
by Imp on Sep 14, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think
the hit on brady was a late hit. the defender had already started diving.
mcnabb was on the floor and scored a touchdown. then 2 days later lewis hits him.
same thing basically
RIP Jim Johnson. You will truly be missed.
by Igglesfan13 on Sep 15, 2009 2:10 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Brady's hit last year wasn't late
That was more of an issue of a possible “dirty play” cause the guy dove at his knees.
My point about the late hit from carolina this past week is that how the hell can’t the NFL clearly see that it’s late…to me, it seems that they were reviewing the intial tackle, but if you watch the replay Mcnabb is fine after the initial contact, but then starts writhing in pain after the next 2 players coming at full speed (regardless a late hit is a late hit plus it’s in the endzone and like we haven’t see lesser personal fouls called on hits to the quarterback) land on him, one of whom lands knees first which obviously was the part of the play that cracked his ribs.
The point about mentioning other qbs would’ve gotten the call is pretty irrelevant as I was using that more as emphasis on how its completely fucked how the replay officials still can’t see the late hit days after the fact.
by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on Sep 15, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t know a late hit was now considered legal?
by eaglesinmd on Sep 14, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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