gpikeTeams to be fined if fake injuries continue
September 22nd 2011 02:42
After the a couple of New York Giants players fell down on the field on Monday night, the NFL has warned this to stop.
Deon Grant of the New York Giants fell onto the field to slow down the St. Louis Rams offense. The Rams were firing on all cylinders and knocking on the Giants endzone. Sam Bradford was employing a no-huddle offense, and the Giants couldn't stop it. Then, Grant fell. Suddenly, the game went to timeout and the Rams momentum vanished.
Now two days later, the NFL has sent a memo to all 32 teams warning of disciplinary action if these tactics are used. The league warned of fines, suspensions, and loss of draft picks if they determine a player faked his injury.
This tactic has been used for years, though it is discouraged upon. Now this past Monday nights game opened the eyes of the fan and the league. I have been watching football for many years, and I don't remember a player blatantly laying down on the field to slow down the opposing offense. But according to many current and former NFL players, this is normal practice.
I hope the league does in fact take action if this is slow-down tactic is used.
Deon Grant of the New York Giants fell onto the field to slow down the St. Louis Rams offense. The Rams were firing on all cylinders and knocking on the Giants endzone. Sam Bradford was employing a no-huddle offense, and the Giants couldn't stop it. Then, Grant fell. Suddenly, the game went to timeout and the Rams momentum vanished.
Now two days later, the NFL has sent a memo to all 32 teams warning of disciplinary action if these tactics are used. The league warned of fines, suspensions, and loss of draft picks if they determine a player faked his injury.
This tactic has been used for years, though it is discouraged upon. Now this past Monday nights game opened the eyes of the fan and the league. I have been watching football for many years, and I don't remember a player blatantly laying down on the field to slow down the opposing offense. But according to many current and former NFL players, this is normal practice.
Deon Grant on the field with an undisclosed injury
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