I don't think so. That is frowned upon and penalties are harsh. Barkley was wrapped up and a second defender was in position to lay a vicious hit on him, probably sending him to the locker room with Josh. He backed off like he was coached to do.
Bad things happen man. Allen was trying to get the first down. Jones was trying to keep him from getting the first down. I can't say for sure it was anything other than that. If anything Allen was the one leading with his head. (I really hate saying that). The Burfict deal was obviously nothing but a cheap head hunting shot and he should never play in the NFL again. The guy was on his freaking knees when he got hit. JMO and if yours is different that's OK.
Just throwing this out there but there was another play where Barkley was wrapped up and another defender (not sure who) had a very similar shot at him and he totally eased up. No doubt in my mind that would have been QB no. 2 done for the day. Anyone else see that?
He has had many chances to make a difference and continuously comes up small. I think it's time to give someone else a chance. If there is someone else deserving I have to believe the coaches have seen enough to give that person a chance NOW.
Maybe it was intentional. Maybe it wasn't. How do you judge someone's intent? Fact is it was a helmet to helmet hit and apparently the NFL didn't think it rose to the "ejection level" whatever that means.
Bottom line is Allen should have slid and avoided the hit. Yes it was 3rd down and he was trying get the first. That decision cost him an injury and any chance at a comeback.
Did anyone notice what the offsetting penalty was? I did not see it at the game or watching the replay?
What a bunch of losers with a beat down attitude. This is the best chance the Bills have had to knock these guys off in a long time. This game could be the beginning of a new era.
Since everyone is kicking him I will jump in too. Makes routine NFL catches look difficult and no RAC. I really hope he pulls it together. You can see the effort is there but something is missing. Confidence comes with success.
No, I was a 12th man. Not so much Bills Mafia. What exactly is the Bills Mafia's claim to fame other than being drunk, smashing tables and a train horn?