On each video,
A: What do you think would happen if the same exact situation was to happen next week (same team, same players, even same offense #)
B: What would happen if that player was James Harrison next week (N/A on #2 and #3)?
C: What would happen if it was a rookie’s first ever illegal hit (like Gerald McCoy)?
D: What if it was a 10 year veteran’s first ever illegal hit (like Brian Urlacher)?
E: What if it was an offensive player or kicker/punter not used to tackling (like Matt Ryan)?
VIDEO #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhtLDG5JxUI&feature=related
This was a preseason game, but Suh only got a $7,500 fine.
VIDEO #2: http://www.nfl.com/videos/cleveland-browns/09000d5d81b62fdd
This was the hit that got the NFL’s attention. Harrison got a $75,000 fine.
VIDEO #3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3FJjqltDmA
This is a hit that the NFL ruled legal, but would they if it happened again?
VIDEO #4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBjWL8cjdUs
This was in 2009, before the NFL was cracking down on these hits. The NFL gave no punishment to Ike Davis.
VIDEO #5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9RfJwSkMU8&feature=related
This was a serious hit. Boldin ended up fine, but Eric Smith was still fined $50,000 and suspended one game. His appeal was denied.
Whatcha think?
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All of them should end up with suspensions
Goodell would fear Tatum!
4 game suspension
Video 1: $15,000 fine to A, B, C, D, and E except for QB and K/P.
Video 2: $50,000 fine and 1 game suspension to A, B, C, D, and E. That is awful tackling.
Video 3: $25,000 fine to A, B, and C. Not intentional but he should be attempting to wrap up the ball carrier.
Video 4: $25,000 fine to B. Looks like a clean hit and just coincidental head contact. But it’s still devastating enough to get Harrison a fine.
Video 5: $50,000 fine and 1 game suspension to A, B, C, D, and E.