NEDCSLIM Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 First let me say, I think he needs to change his strike zone so its legal so the team is not penalized. After watching the hits again, I think the one on AJ wasn't bad, he looks as if he was aiming for his chest and AJ kind of curls up and brings his head down some, but looks like the chest is hit first then his head, not sure what else he should do here but hit him in the legs or something, but if he takes out his knee he's is still called dirty. The second hit was late (that's what the penalty was for) the ball was already knocked away and he took a couple of steps and launched himself to the head, all aspects of that hit were illegal. I here he is getting a game, I'd like to see Gumbs and Robinson get some more work at S. Biggers will probably get a chance to play some FS next week. Might not be a bad thing against that passing attack of the Broncos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeen80 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Their playing style isn't similar at all. Sean Taylor knew how to hit and he damn sure wasn't a dirty player. Yes it is. Lets be real here. As another poster mentioned, if Sean Taylor was playing in today's NFL, he's be considered a dirty player and would fall in the same category as Meriweather. Brandon doesnt have the same ball skills as ST did, but he sure instills a similar fear in the WR's head. Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora1m Based on everything I'm hearing, Brandon Meriweather will be suspended following his latest incident launching himself at opponent's head He can always appeal and delay the process. Id also rather him sit vs San Diego that Denver. Especially following Reed's concussion. We are paper thin at safety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldSkinner Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 He plays like he doesn't give a damn -- about the consequences of the hits to others or to himself. If he keeps this up, in 15 years he won't remember playing for the Washington Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsair_joe Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Adam Schefter is reporting the suspension is coming, league still deciding on whether it's 1 or 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikered30 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 So he can still play this weekend as he will appeal it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 They said Rambo has been listening to a lot of Alicia Keyes lately. I don't see how that is going to pay any dividens for him, but we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 http://www.rotoworld...-ss-meriweather The NFL will suspend Redskins SS Brandon Meriweather for one or two games . Meriweather was flagged for two clear-cut personal fouls in Sunday's win over the Bears, adding to his well-deserved reputation as a head-hunter. The NFL is still mulling the length of the ban, but this one should stick on appeal. Meriweather's long history of fines has obviously done nothing to change his playing style. With Reed Doughty battling a concussion, the Redskins are getting thin at safety. Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVAbrendan Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I don't like the comparisons to Sean Taylor, or his type of play. Meriweather doesn't look nearly as strong, and looks to launch himself at the heads of opponents. Taylor would just flat out spear guys while wrapping them up. I know Taylor was watched a little more by refs because of his aggressive nature, but Meriweather, to me, is not in the same conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Some of you guys takes are interesting. Redskins knew the type of player this guy was when they got him. Good with the bad. Are none of you old enough to remember that helmet swinging incident while he was at Miami ? This guy is a dangerous weapon. He is needed to compensate for youth and a gambler. This is football. I will get bored with it if they stop hitting. It will be ping pong to me at that point. It's football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Kerry Rhodes is still available. Just sayin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Kerry Rhodes is still available. Just sayin... I'm surprised no one has picked him up this year. Wonder if there is a reason we're missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeen80 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Some of you guys takes are interesting. Redskins knew the type of player this guy was when they got him. Good with the bad. Are none of you old enough to remember that helmet swinging incident while he was at Miami ? This guy is a dangerous weapon. He is needed to compensate for youth and a gambler. This is football. I will get bored with it if they stop hitting. It will be ping pong to me at that point. It's football. It wasnt Meriweather who swung his helmet. Meriweather did stomp on a player while he was on the ground....much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub70s Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Image Proof - moved to the top of the thread! Thanks Yeen80! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Brandon Marshall whining? Naw...he had a legit gripe. Meriweather is a dumb football player. Period. That being said, he's our best safety. For as much of a liability as he is, we need him on the field. Can't wait for next year when we have actual cap space and can rid ourselves of his services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 No problem with the first hit. Jefferey got 2 feet down and was no longer "defenseless" in my mind. Second one, classic Merriweather launching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeen80 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Brandon Marshall whining? Naw...he had a legit gripe. Meriweather is a dumb football player. Period. That being said, he's our best safety. For as much of a liability as he is, we need him on the field. Can't wait for next year when we have actual cap space and can rid ourselves of his services. Im looking at the GIF's above, and I dont think Marshall got hit that hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Im looking at the GIF's above, and I dont think Marshall got hit that hard. 3 things: 1. Marshall was defenseless 2. The hit was late 3. He lauched towards his head All of those combined w/ his history makes for a VERY easy call to suspend him. As far as the Jeffery hit, in TODAY'S NFL, leading with the helmet, that's a no-no. There is no defending that. I'm sorry...but you got to have on some clown-size B&G glasses to say otherwise. He's a modern-day Chuck Cecil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I understand today's rules and I also understand why they have changed them due to the concussion suit, but damn if I have to like it. I would say 7 out of 10 flagged "defenseless receiver" calls (just my opinion, no "real" numbers) are crap. I'm thinking I won't like the game anymore in about 10 years. I'm starting to gravitate away from it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I yearn for the day that Meriweather is no longer part of this team. He just doesn't get it and despite advice from everyone, still is hell-bent on playing his kamikaze/headhunting style of football. If he's suspended, it's well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I understand today's rules and I also understand why they have changed them due to the concussion suit, but damn if I have to like it. I would say 7 out of 10 flagged "defenseless receiver" calls (just my opinion, no "real" numbers) are crap. I'm thinking I won't like the game anymore in about 10 years. I'm starting to gravitate away from it now. No doubt...a few years back, the hits on Lacy, Jeffery, etc. would not be scrutinized, nor would he have been flagged for the latter. However, it's a different league who now has an identity shaped by the concussion lawsuits. The game is changing before our eyes. 10 years from now, you'll probably be watching something that resembeled football. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roblowsta Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Basically Any good hard hit to the chest area is gonna cause helmet to helmet contact as the impact causes the wr's head to whip downward Thats what I saw. I think the Jeffery hit was clean. It was shoulder to chest and Jeffrey's head whipped downward. I don't think that should have been a flag. It's like the NFL wants the DB to give the WR the opportunity to run before you can attempt to tackle him. I was defending Merriweather on those hits till I saw the second one again. Marshall was falling then Merriweather launched himself upward which lead to contact with marshall's helmet. Doesn't help that Marshall was already falling down when Merriweather launched himself. Not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiCkSoULjA Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Both of those hits were dirty imo, The Marshall hit just plain ole crosses the line. Meriweather is going to end up seriously injuring or even killing someone the way he plays. I am not a fan of the new rules at all some of those defenseless reciever penalties are a joke but this guy is just a hazzard to himself and players around the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 The camera angle on the Marshall hit is poor. He was to the left of him when contact was made, with a shoulder. I like the Jeffery hit a lot. Thanks for posting. I'm gonna watch that a few more times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I understand today's rules and I also understand why they have changed them due to the concussion suit, but damn if I have to like it. I would say 7 out of 10 flagged "defenseless receiver" calls (just my opinion, no "real" numbers) are crap. I'm thinking I won't like the game anymore in about 10 years. I'm starting to gravitate away from it now. Yeah, we will always have recordings and memories of the game we grew up watching. I understand the frustration of most fans with this. But to the players, it's no excuse. If your company changes its policies, you are welcome to resist and face the consequences or you can be professional. Right now, Meriweather is not being professional. Even if he doesn't believe he's being malicious and risking the long-term health of his opponents, he's killing his team with huge penalties. The bang-bang plays have to be frustrating for these guys. But that play in the end zone was a horrible decision. The ball was out, two other guys were there, and he easily could have pulled up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi3stix Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I agree he is a problem and could very well be suspended, there are plenty of hits he's been dirty on.. But the 1st video (the top) isn't one of them IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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