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[Himynameischris]

It's funny that we phin fans are stoked about Carroll playing now.

lol he's been playing well so I'll give him credit but also we have nothing for back ups so we need whatever we can get.

 

[Dragon]

You are aware that in 2000 we went 5 games without scoring a touchdown right? Idc how we win as long as we win. The ravens are playing at a level capable of beating any team in the afc right now in my opinion so I can talk all the shit I want. Especially being defending Super Bowl champs.

:jnc

Comparing this Ravens team to the team that had one of the best defenses in NFL history.

 

[Narag]

Are QBs afforded the same protection on interceptions as a punter during a punt?

 

[B For Bendetta]

Rosalina looks awesome in Smash Bros

 

[Alligatorjandro]

You are aware that in 2000 we went 5 games without scoring a touchdown right? Idc how we win as long as we win. The ravens are playing at a level capable of beating any team in the afc right now in my opinion so I can talk all the shit I want. Especially being defending Super Bowl champs.

Ravens can beat and lose to anyone in the afc right now just like the Patriots can.

 

[jakncoke]

I was more commenting on how you're talking shit for a team that had to win on a 61 yard field goal last week and didn't score one touchdown. I don't think the Patriots are any better than the Ravens and with the Ravens being at home I'm not confident at all. That still doesn't mean the Ravens are all that good though.



Once jakncoke goes to the personal attacks I would just tell him that he types like a 12 year old and move on.

Your mother is a hamster, and your father smells of ELDER BERRIES!

 

[Himynameischris]

Are QBs afforded the same protection on interceptions as a punter during a punt?

I believe they are now yes,

 

[Wes]

Raiders signed Sam Montgomery. The Texans 3rd round pick that got cut a couple months ago.

I remember when he was expected to be drafted in the Top 10.

 

[ShaneB]

People in this thread are defending that hit on the Bengals Punter? You're fucking insane.

 

[chuckddd]

I remember when he was expected to be drafted in the Top 10.

You. Me. cat.gif league final. Wherein I will defend the honor of America!

 

[jakncoke]

People in this thread are defending that hit on the Bengals Punter? You're fucking insane.

And you're canadian, we all have our faults man.

 

[MechDX]

Raiders signed Sam Montgomery. The Texans 3rd round pick that got cut a couple months ago.

Keep him away from McDonalds and cigars.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

People in this thread are defending that hit on the Bengals Punter? You're fucking insane.

There's no doubt that the hit was a bit excessive and unnecessary, but the idea that someone who is actively trying to make a play on the ball and ultimately make a tackle, is considered defenseless is ridiculous.

 

[ShaneB]

And you're canadian, we all have our faults man.

I like being Canadian! =)

There's no doubt that the hit was a bit excessive and unnecessary, but the idea that someone who is actively trying to make a play on the ball and ultimately make a tackle, is considered defenseless is ridiculous.

My comment is more based around the idea there is no doubt a better way to lay a block on a punter, instead of leveling the defenceless guy into next week.

 

[njean777]

I still see no problem with that hit, that punter should have been paying attention. That is what happens when you do not. I do not like these rules of not being able to hit certain people because they are "fragile". Same goes with the new QB rules, why not just make the game flag football already and call it a day if you are so worried about injuries. Late hits I can understand, but that is about it.

The game revolves around being hit over and over, you know this when you sign up. There is always a danger of being injured in a game as physical as football, rugby, boxing, wrestling, etc.

 

[Himynameischris]

There's no doubt that the hit was a bit excessive and unnecessary, but the idea that someone who is actively trying to make a play on the ball and ultimately make a tackle, is considered defenseless is ridiculous.

I just think it was a completely unnecessary way to tackle a guy that's just standing around, the dude tried to hurt him and he did, if he wanted to just tackle the guy and bring him down he easily could have done so without breaking bones.

 

[chuckddd]

If the rules are going to be different for different players, they should send them out in different jerseys. How is one player supposed to recognize a special protected player on a broken play? Simple, no pads and a pink goalie shirt.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

I just think it was a completely unnecessary way to tackle a guy that's just standing around, the dude tried to hurt him and he did, if he wanted to just tackle the guy and bring him down he easily could have done so without breaking bones.

I'm not arguing that the hit was a good hit, it wasn't. I'm arguing against Dean Blandino's comment that the hit should have been flagged for being against a defenseless player. He's a football player (and specifically in that case, a defending football player), if he's on the field he should have his head on a swivel and he should be prepared to take a hit.

A wideout or tight end coming over the middle, I understand. I understand that designation for QBs (even if I think they have unfairly shrunk the target zone for legal hits against the QB), but not a guy who's trying to make a tackle on a special teams return.

 

[Milchjon]

Okay, Duck Dynasty is hilarious.

 

[DeaconKnowledge]

Okay, Duck Dynasty is hilarious.

It so is.

 

[Himynameischris]

I'm not arguing that the hit was a good hit, it wasn't. I'm arguing against Dean Blandino's comment that the hit should have been flagged for being against a defenseless player. He's a football player (and specifically in that case, a defending football player), if he's on the field he should have his head on a swivel and he should be prepared to take a hit.

A wideout or tight end coming over the middle, I understand. I understand that designation for QBs (even if I think they have unfairly shrunk the target zone for legal hits against the QB), but not a guy who's trying to make a tackle on a special teams return.

I agree that the rule is bullshit especially for QBs, but if players weren't out to injure instead of tackling the rule wouldn't be necessary, in the case of this play it should have been called just for unnecessary roughness in general, I don't care who the player was, that hit was just dirty.

 

[Milchjon]

It so is.

I wonder if we could turn Cajun into an Asian version of these guys.

 

[Tragicomedy]

Okay, Duck Dynasty is hilarious.

Nope. Nope. Not even once.

I give them credit for cashing in on their brief moment of fame. Dudes are releasing ghost-written autobiographies and signing the dotted line on every licensing deal out there.

I saw they had a Christmas album when I last went to the book store. I'm sure it's every bit as good as their show.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Those rules aren't going anywhere. Blame players going crazy and the nfl not wanting lawsuits.

 

[DeaconKnowledge]

I agree that the rule is bullshit especially for QBs, but if players weren't out to injure instead of tackling the rule wouldn't be necessary, in the case of this play it should have been called just for unnecessary roughness in general, I don't care who the player was, that hit was just dirty.

What the fuck is this out to injure?

What a thug that guy is burying his shoulder into that guys chest!

 

[Milchjon]

Nope. Nope. Not even once.

I give them credit for cashing in on their brief moment of fame. Dudes are releasing ghost-written autobiographies and signing the dotted line on every licensing deal out there.

I saw they had a Christmas album when I last went to the book store. I'm sure it's every bit as good as their show.

Come on. I'm watching a random episode for the first time, and I'm laughing my butt off.

 

[Himynameischris]

What the fuck is this out to injure?

What a thug that guy is burying his shoulder into that guys chest!

I didn't mean him in specific I just mean head hunters that started going after qbs to injure after a turn over,

 

[DeaconKnowledge]

As I said before this incident isn't worth talking about outside of butthurt cincy fans (who don't show up all season but to complain about those mean Steelers). A punter with no common sense got blown up.

 

[cajunator]

Okay, Duck Dynasty is hilarious.

Northern Louisiana is such a different world from Southern Louisiana. Could be an entirely different state.

 

[cajunator]

MIA
NO
CIN
HOU
JAC
KC
DAL
NYJ
TB

DET
BAL
OAK
GB

PHI

 

[chuckddd]

Northern Louisiana is such a different world from Southern Louisiana. Could be an entirely different state.

Which side of the state is the racist side?

 

[MechDX]

MIA
NO
CIN
HOU
JAC
KC
DAL
NYJ
TB

DET
BAL
OAK
GB

PHI

Wut? are you insane?

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Northern Louisiana is such a different world from Southern Louisiana. Could be an entirely different state.

But they're both buttholes.

 

[jakncoke]

As I said before this incident isn't worth talking about outside of butthurt cincy fans (who don't show up all season but to complain about those mean Steelers). A punter with no common sense got blown up.

That is true, Bengals nation has been ghost. Is Firex banned? Im shocked he didnt come in kicking and screaming

 

[Milchjon]

http://deadspin.com/elf-gronk-is-playing-hospital-football-1485682655

GRONK ELF VIDEO!

 

[dionysus]

Northern Louisiana is such a different world from Southern Louisiana. Could be an entirely different state.

Northern Louisiana is the traditional Bible Belt South. South Louisiana is a bunch of coonass whore of Babylon worshipping displaced canadians who can't find anything better to eat than water roaches drowned in red pepper.

 

[chuckddd]

That is true, Bengals nation has been ghost. Is Firex banned? Im shocked he didnt come in kicking and screaming

ez should be back soon, I think.

 

[Wrayfield]

If the rules are going to be different for different players, they should send them out in different jerseys. How is one player supposed to recognize a special protected player on a broken play? Simple, no pads and a pink goalie shirt.

The tiny guy who looks like a soccer player is pretty obvious. Only, I don't think most special teams players know the rule, to be honest. I wonder, if he dove at his knees and tore his ACL, would that was legal?

 

[cajunator]

Which side of the state is the racist side?

northern

 

[chuckddd]

The tiny guy who looks like a soccer player is pretty obvious. Only, I don't think most special teams players know the rule, to be honest. I wonder, if he dove at his knees and tore his ACL, would that was legal?

Are you being serious? Huber is bigger than all of the Steeler wide receivers.

 

[cajunator]

Northern Louisiana is the traditional Bible Belt South. South Louisiana is a bunch of coonass whore of Babylon worshipping displaced canadians who can't find anything better to eat than water roaches drowned in red pepper.

basically.

 

[Wrayfield]

Are you being serious? Huber is bigger than all of the Steeler wide receivers.

You mean together? Or individually?

 

[cajunator]

Wut? are you insane?

seems like the perfect time for houston to win a game and fuck up their draft pick.

 

[Spectral Glider]

I agree that the rule is bullshit especially for QBs, but if players weren't out to injure instead of tackling the rule wouldn't be necessary, in the case of this play it should have been called just for unnecessary roughness in general, I don't care who the player was, that hit was just dirty.

I'd argue the rule would make more sense for QBs because 99% of the time all they want to do is throw the ball or hand it off and get out of the way. A punter or a kicker sometimes has to make a tackle though because, well, you know, the returner is running toward them. Either have them get off the field or lets just take kicking out of the game all together. They already seem to want to eliminate the kickoff, might as well take punting out too!

 

[brentech]

What the fuck is this out to injure?

What a thug that guy is burying his shoulder into that guys chest!

The top of the Steelers' players helmet is going directly into the neck and jawline of the kicker.
Has nothing to do with the shoulder. May not have been on purpose, but that's why you keep your head up so you know what you're hitting.

 

[DeaconKnowledge]

That game was just like old times though. Steelers whipping the shit out of the Bungles in all three phases, their fans crying about it, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

 

[Himynameischris]

I'd argue the rule would make more sense for QBs because 99% of the time all they want to do is throw the ball or hand it off and get out of the way. A punter or a kicker sometimes has to make a tackle though because, well, you know, the returner is running toward them. Either have them get off the field or lets just take kicking out of the game all together. They already seem to want to eliminate the kickoff, might as well take punting out too!

I thought the rule was for turnovers? In which case the QB usually tries to go for the tackle as well,

 

[cdyhybrid]

Steelers fans trying to justify blatant headhunting and dirty play in general. Not surprising, unfortunately.

 

[MechDX]

seems like the perfect time for houston to win a game and fuck up their draft pick.

Guaranteed in top two. How much can it be fucked up?

Either way there is no way in hell the Texans even come close to winning. NONE.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Too bad the Steelers couldn't do that when it mattered.