Even when your leading with your shoulder, your head is still in front, its the way our bodies are made. Harrison was leading square into the chest of McCoy while he was airborne.

Does not pertain to RB's. Ever.

 

This is exactly what I was going to say. Mendenhall got hit helmet to helmet in the same game and not a whimper has been heard about that. And that is just one example. RBs get murdered helmet to helmet multiple times each game. They should just make the rule that you can't hit the qb.

Even when your leading with your shoulder, your head is still in front, its the way our bodies are made. Harrison was leading square into the chest of McCoy while he was airborne.

 

I have no idea what replay you have been watching....

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfFW-Yezv0k

 

I assume the penalty comes from hitting a defenseless player helmet to helmet, has nothing to do with being a WR, QB, or WR.

I thought the hit was awesome. I figured he'd get a hefty fine and possible suspension but it was an awesome hit. One of the first times I have seen Harrison feel kind of bad about one of his hits. :lol:

Not only did he lead with the helmet, he lunged at the last second to deliver the blow. I won't go as far as say "launched" because he didn't leave his feet. However, as harsh as it sounds, if he would have cleanly hit McCoy in the knees, ended his career, he wouldn't be facing suspension. And that's where we are headed. I think in the near future, you'll see a WR with a horrendous injury by a free safety whose target is now the middle of the receiver, or a QB who gets a broken hip from a hit similar to Harrison's on McCoy with a different aiming point.

Does not pertain to RB's. Ever.

Does not pertain, or is it just not called? Yes there is a double standard, I realize that.

McCoy jumps in the air on one foot to throw the pass, Harrison goes in to make the hit, hits with his arms/hands in the side of the chest first to make inital contact, as Mccoy is coming back down to earth, their helmets touch. what else is a defender to do, just tag him.

 

I usually give the defenders the benefit of the doubt because a lot of times a WR will tuck their head down to help protect themselves before they get hit, which then causes it to be helmet-to-helmet. That doesn't really look like the case here, he blatantly hits him in the head and deserves a suspension IMO.

Does not pertain, or is it just not called? Yes there is a double standard, I realize that.

Unless I heard it explained wrong by the rules guy on ESPN, doesn't pertain.

Unless I heard it explained wrong by the rules guy on ESPN, doesn't pertain.

 

I heard the same thing. I never realized it until they brought it up.

I don't think it has anything to do with him being a QB. You hit a defenseless player helmet to helmet it's a flag period.

"LOL!!!!!!!!"

 

That was Harrison's tweet after the suspension was handed down. I'm sure he learned a lot from this punishment and will never do it again.

 

I don't think it has anything to do with him being a QB. You hit a defenseless player helmet to helmet it's a flag period.

 

QBs and WRs are protected. RBs aren't.

QBs and WRs are protected. RBs aren't.

 

RB's aren't defenseless.

Here's what I would like to see happen. If a quarterback leaves the pocket, he is now a running back. Plain and simple. If you decide to pull it up late and throw it, do so at your own peril. Goes for all QBs and all defenders, not because of this Harrison incident. Inside the pocket, you have every right to the rule of protection as it's written. Outside it, you're a football player. I still think the slide is ok, feet first and you're protected. Head first and you're not. Why the difference when you're behind the LOS?

 

Wasn't the issue head-to-head? If so, why does it matter what position and where?

Eventually there will be pay back. Very easy for an OL to attack the knees of a rucshing lineman or linebacker. Little high low action.