September 12, 20179 yr It happened almost so simultaneously that I don't know how anyone could expect Shazier to stop his momentum. QB started sliding just a hair ahead of the hit, but Shazier would probably have ruined his legs to hit the brakes on a dime in that situation, and being so bam bam I don't think he even had time to. Sure it was unfortunate, but I sorta see it that it is what it is. Tough luck for Shazier as it was a hit that did indeed warrant flags, and tough luck for QB being hit, but I wouldn't go as far as ruling it cheap no matter how ugly. Dude was being aggressive, but he shouldn't have to chance his own injury to avoid a penalty, the other player being hurt, or even a fine if it's ruled as such. It's football, it wasn't meant to be pretty.
September 12, 20179 yr That is cheap, can't believe the Browns' olinemen just let Shazier walk away. That was my first thought when I saw it too. I don't think anyone would fault the lineman for picking up a PI there.
September 12, 20179 yr It is not about hitting a sliding QB. It is about leading with the crown of the helmet. That is why I think Shazier will get a stiff fine, perhaps even a one game suspension - because of his history of using the crown of his helmet.
September 14, 20179 yr Aren't fines typically announced on Tuesdays? Anything on Shazier? I think players are notified by letter but the league doesn't announce until end of the week. Most of the time, players talk about it before it's released.
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