themurf Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 photo by Brian Murphy It goes without saying that football is a physical sport. Roughly seven minutes into the game Friday night, this was emphatically reinforced when Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher delivered a crushing blow to New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (as seen above). Our initial reaction when we saw the photo was – damn, all that for a two-yard gain? But then we got to thinking – how would Redskins players react to the image? We decided to have a little fun in the post-game locker room. We simply walked up to a player, showed the photo and asked him to describe what he saw. “I see a hit like that and I think it’s fantastic,” said defensive end Andre Carter. “That’s just fantastic. As Marcus Washington used to say, ‘That’s Riddell on Riddell.’ And on that play, the Redskins’ Riddell got the best of the Patriots’ Riddell.” Naturally, offensive players had a different reaction. “I’m just praying for the guy that he’s okay,” said tackle Chris Samuels. “That looks crazy, right there. I’m just gonna pray that he’s okay.” Some players saw the hit as a possibility of things to come. “I see a very hurt Patriot and a very happy Redskin,” said cornerback Fred Smoot. “That’s the image we want to have for our defense – very physical. We don’t care about all the other accolades. We just want to be very physical. We want offenses to know that when they play us, they gonna get hit.” Is the body meant to bend that way? “No, man,” he said. “That’s what football does. You get bent in ways the body can’t go, but we bounce back. We’re athletes.” Some players saw the play as a missed opportunity. Click here for the full article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 :rotflmao: at Landry's comment! Murf, I know I always say this, but great article. I especially loved it and others because this is the kind of stuff you won't get anywhere. Great idea taking that picture around asking for thoughts on it, very original :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 “Dang,” Landry said. “Ass all up in the air. Head all in the ground. Can I really say what I want to say?”Absolutely. “He got ****ed up,” Landry said. “That’s what I see.” Yes he did, LaRon. Yes he did. :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themurf Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 :rotflmao: at Landry's comment!Murf, I know I always say this, but great article. I especially loved it and others because this is the kind of stuff you won't get anywhere. Great idea taking that picture around asking for thoughts on it, very original :applause: Thanks a lot. Honestly, the entire idea was a big fluke. For some reason, I came up at halftime and uploaded my photos. That's not something I've ever done in the four or five years I've been around the team. As the photos were going up on Flickr, I came across this shot and got the idea. I had the photo up on my phone and just let the guys have some fun with it. Thankfully, the Redskins locker room is a little friendlier than the Patriots' (As Tanner Cooley taught us this weekend) and the guys are used to my shenanigans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kaos Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yet another good read. I think what's really cool is the oppossing viewpoints of the picture. The offense certainly doesnt appear to have the same energy for the picture as the defense and none of them have quite the way with words as our own Dirty 30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 is that video on youtube or anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Good read again murf bro you never let me down! Your articles have gone from interesting to must read for me and the pics are always great man! That said Laron gets the quote of the year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Landry's comments are absolutely awesome. I'm pretty sure Maroney was okay after that play, wasn't he? So the praying won't be necessary, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvkeeper19 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Quality. And Laron Landry is a mean dude. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer_FFX Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Nice article, Murph! .... Haha, gotta' love D30's quotes. You KNOW he is itching to tattoo someone himself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botched Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Great read, thanks. I love that picture too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinzaddict1983 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Gotta love Dirty 30 :rotflmao: :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I still can't believe LFB's 34 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyBoy Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks for an incredible story..........the photo and Landry's comment were both priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Fletcher is my duke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hahahaha. This thread and article, All-Around kicks ***!!!! Love where these guys' heads are at as the season is about to start.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I honestly was worried for Fletcher on that play when it happened... that was a crazy collision, and did you hear the sound it made? But then I saw Fletch just get up and look to the sideline for the call like nothing happened and I was like "ok, that guy's a freak", lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikie Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 great article... hilarious the contrast between the offense and defensive reactions... and I guess LL is qualified to say what he did after being on the receiving end of such an affair last year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
281skins Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I still can't believe LFB's 34 years old. no kidding, guy plays like he's still in his 20's and his play hasn't slipped at all. I hope he finishes out his contract here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins55 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Funny thing is.. Fletch missed the tackle on Maroney the play before to give up the first down on 3rd and short. He had a kill shot on Maroney but took a bad angle and kinda slipped subsequently attempting to arm tackle his legs. I guess Fletch decided to return the favor! I played MLB so when I saw this hit I had to rewind my DVR over and over and over just to hear the collision! Great article.. PS: Man I miss Marcus Washington "Riddell on Riddell "! ha ha.. Can't we bring him back for some type of role on our defense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbws Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Fletcher is my Duke. LITANY AGAINST FEAR I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear - From Frank Herbert's Dune Book Series © 1965 and 1984 Frank Herbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyGunz8 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 That picture is worth 1,000 words and 4 aspirin. Fletcher laying lumber. what else is new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Lol to Landry's comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Nice job, Murf ...and good seeing ya Friday. Don't be a stranger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNGwithOUTaCrwN Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 landry just cant wait to land some nasty hits on players this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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