At halftime of the Sunday Night Football game, the NBC analysts discussed the DeSean Jackson injury and helmet-to-helmet hits. After scoring two early TDs, Jackson was involved in a violent collision with Atlanta Falcons CB Dunta Robinson. NBC is reporting Jackson did suffer a serious concussion in the hit and probably will be out until at least Nov. 7. In the Cleveland Browns game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, James Harrison used his helmet as a bludgeon to take out both WR Joshua Cribbs and WR Mohamed Massaquoi in the span of about seven-and-a-half minutes.
No flags were thrown on either play in the Cleveland game, but replays showed both hits as brutal, with Harrison clearly leading with his helmet. Why no flag was thrown is unknown, but Harrison should be severely punished for his actions, and the referees also should come under scrutiny for missing both hits.
Steelers head Coach Mike Tomlin may be calling the hits legal, but he's trying to protect his player. Those were dirty hits, and the league should punish Harrison appropriately. Article from bleacherreport.com
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