Beerball Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 link Welker clearly ducks 7 secs in and leads head first into Byrd. Byrd goes as low as he possibly can. There may be helmet to helmet contact, but I think that the video from behind brady* shows that he hit with his shoulder first. If there was 'helmet to helmet' it was a glancing blow and not direct. I'm interested in whether the Bills ask the league for a clarification on this play. Apologies if already posted, didn't see on page 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Definitely a terrible call. Byrd is having a hell of a year thus far. The guy does a great job in run support and has no problem at all with laying a lick. Hopefully he can get on the INT bandwagon against the Bungles. Keep up the great work Byrd man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdutton Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Defensive players should have their head up when they go in for a tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I hate the Bills ! Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 It was just a regular play in the NFL he didnt lead with his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 What's the rule on this? I think there can be some helmet to helmet contact for non-QB's. I think they called him for hitting a defenseless receiver, which is garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 One of the worst calls I've seen in recent memory. However, if you recall, the next play we got an INT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I am past it, we won anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timba Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 That they called him a defenseless receiver,not even a helmet to helmet hit (which was caused by Welker ducking his helmet into the tackle), is crap after Welker was able to catch the ball and turn around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaz Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Let's wait for the NFL ruling. I don't think there was H to H hit abd I bet there is no fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryPinC Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I realize penalties are not subject to replay review but they should make an exception for helmet-to-helmet hits. It's a huge penalty, there should be strict guidelines and subject to review since it can occur so quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 At that point he is no longer a 'defenseless reciever' - he is a ball carrier and he needs to be tackled. F you goodell you total f***face loser that hates real football. I'd rather see them fine QBs for throwing buddy passes over the middle. eat sh*t and die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 This call was probably the most galling in years in terms of when it was called, the bs that happened before, etc...........Thank God we intercepted right after - karma! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billshank Redemption Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Byrd has had a great fricken season he's had so many pass breakups his run support has been excellent really probably the unsung hero and leader of this defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 i don't know if it's his responsibility, but the ref standing not 3 yards from the play didn't even throw a flag on the hit, and he had the best view. what a horrible call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 That was a bad call. The league seems to want to outlaw tackling. Chuck Bednarik would get flagged on every play in the modern NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Defenseless is a receiver in the process of laying out or going up for a ball. Defenseless isn't Wes Welker already securing the ball and turning upfield. Tough call, tough play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Defenseless is a receiver in the process of laying out or going up for a ball. Defenseless isn't Wes Welker already securing the ball and turning upfield. Tough call, tough play. And, coming at you like a battering ram! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Byrd has had a great fricken season he's had so many pass breakups his run support has been excellent really probably the unsung hero and leader of this defense Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 What about the flying spear that one of their guys gave us in a pile up? Anyone see that? Or how about the uppercuts to Freddie? Or the late hit on a knee *after* one PF was already called (Fitz got up, and then got popped), or the constant holds against Merriman and Kelsay? The refs did their best to screw us over, but we still won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Apparently defenders are supposed to allow the receiver to catch the ball and get themselves set/make a football move before they can be hit, otherwise they are "defenseless." Unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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