D.Hall says he's targeting Romo's ribs

[mooby]

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/...tony-romo-ribs

I don't think this is that big of a deal, but you know this is the type of story the media loves, so here I am lol. Some people might not agree with me on this, but I don't think the problem is that Hall would be targeting Romo's ribs, the problem is that he said he's going to target his ribs. It would be pretty naive to think players don't target injured opposing players on the field, everybody knows that's not anything new. It's just that coming out and saying it makes people think, oh he's a dirty player, or oh he shouldn't have said that, etc. This is just news because this is the type of story the media loves to run with. Either way I don't think this is cause for concern, because an injury is a weakness, and teams/players target weaknesses all day every day. I'd be suprised if they weren't aiming for his ribs every time he got hit.

[SmootSmack]

Couple of former players here have said it was kind of a dumb thing to say...because that's bulletin board material

But hey...another thread to hate on D. Hall! Yay!!!!!

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Couple of former players here have said it was kind of a dumb thing to say...because that's bulletin board material

But hey...another thread to hate on D. Hall! Yay!!!!!

I don't think he should've said it, but then again D.Hall has never been known for keeping his mouth shut. It should be common knowledge that everybody does it, but it takes a special kind of player to come out and say they're going to do it. And I don't mean special in a good kind of way. Either way, I won't care as long as D.Hall keeps playing good ball. Other than Fitzy's td reception he's played a good couple games so far.

But yes, you are right, this is going to turn into another thread that hates on D.Hall. I'd apologize for that but I knew what I was getting into when I started this lol. Who knows, maybe D.Hall plays the greatest game of his life on Monday night and everybody forgets about this. Probably not though.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Couple of former players here have said it was kind of a dumb thing to say...because that's bulletin board material

But hey...another thread to hate on D. Hall! Yay!!!!!

Im Hall for it!

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Im Hall for it!

Nicely said.

[Mc2guy]

This d-bag needs to keep his thoughts to himself. Why on earth would you go out of your way to give a team bulletin board material? D-hall should know better.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Mc2guy

This d-bag needs to keep his thoughts to himself. Why on earth would you go out of your way to give a team bulletin board material? D-hall should know better.

Forget bulltien board material. This is just flat out classless. It's one thing to declare that you're going to be physical it's a whole other thing to say you're going to target injured body parts. This is also why hockey doesn't require teams to release specific injury reports.

"Absolutely. I want to get a chance to put my helmet on whatever's hurt," Hall said. "Romo's ribs -- I'm going to be asking for some corner blitzes. If I know Felix Jones' shoulder's hurt, I'm not going to cut him. I'm definitely going to try to hit him up high, so that's just part of it.

"If you know something's wrong with an opponent, you're going to try to target in on that. We're going to try to definitely get as many hits on that team as possible."

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Forget bulltien board material. This is just flat out classless. It's one thing to declare that you're going to be physical it's a whole other thing to say you're going to target injured body parts. This is also why hockey doesn't require teams to release specific injury reports.

classless? It may appear that way to people that never played

It happens at all levels of football.. does a boxer stop hitting a swollen eye?

If he was returning from a concussion and Hall said he'd bounce his head off of the turf that would be classless.. otherwise he did what every defensive player has always done

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

classless? It may appear that way to people that never played

It happens at all levels of football.. does a boxer stop hitting a swollen eye?

If he was returning from a concussion and Hall said he'd bounce his head off of the turf that would be classless.. otherwise he did what every defensive player has always done

You do realize you're talking to a former teammate of the leagues greatest QB in Charlie Whitehurst right?

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

You do realize you're talking to a former teammate of the leagues greatest QB in Charlie Whitehurst right?

Being his halftime stylist doesn't count!

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by Mc2guy

This d-bag needs to keep his thoughts to himself. Why on earth would you go out of your way to give a team bulletin board material? D-hall should know better.

True, I'd rather Hall just keep his thoughts to himself and just go out an play ball.

By publicly stating his intentions, and considering the NFL's stringent policies on protecting players, Hall has disclosed intent. And he will be watched closely.

I know and understand that targeting an injury is common practice in the NFL, but to go out and publicly state the intention was not the best of decisions.

Now any hit, whether intentional or not that could be called into question will be heavily scrutinized by the officials and the league. And he could be setting himself up for hefty fines or even a suspension.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

True, I'd rather Hall just keep his thoughts to himself and just go out an play ball.

By publicly stating his intentions, and considering the NFL's stringent policies on protecting players, Hall has disclosed intent. And he will be watched closely.

I know and understand that targeting an injury is common practice in the NFL, but to go out and publicly state the intention was not the best of decisions.

Now any hit, whether intentional or not that could be called into question will be heavily scrutinized by the officials and the league. And he could be setting himself up for hefty fines or even a suspension.

Actually it is the Cowboys Organization that should be put under scrutiny for playing Romo in the first place. If he has a fractured rib and a "Punctured" or "Collapsed" lung (BS) then it is on the Cowboys and the NFL if he gets injured. Not D. Hall.

See when D. Hall lines up for a blitz, his job is to go after the QB. He cant be fined or flagged for that. And to avoid helmet to helmet contact he will aim for the number on the jersey.

If Romo is on the field Monday Night he is considered fit for play and fair game. I believe Romo has bigger problems (K.O.) to worry about than D. Hall.

Putting Romo in is a liability to the Cowboys only. And in the end, can only reflect bad on the Cowboys organization if Romo goes out.

HTTR!

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Actually it is the Cowboys Organization that should be put under scrutiny for playing Romo in the first place. If he has a fractured rib and a "Punctured" or "Collapsed" lung (BS) then it is on the Cowboys and the NFL if he gets injured. Not D. Hall.

See when D. Hall lines up for a blitz, his job is to go after the QB. He cant be fined or flagged for that. And to avoid helmet to helmet contact he will aim for the number on the jersey.

If Romo is on the field Monday Night he is considered fit for play and fair game. I believe Romo has bigger problems (K.O.) to worry about than D. Hall.

Putting Romo in is a liability to the Cowboys only. And in the end, can only reflect bad on the Cowboys organization if Romo goes out.

HTTR!

You missed my point.....I agree with you 1000000%. If you put a player on the field, you put him at risk regardless of current injury. You are absolutely correct.

My point was simply that Hall went public with his intentions, so that brings any hit under scrutiny by the officials and the league. Regardless of any actual intent on the given play from scrimmage.

Point being, that now, with that public statement out there, the league and the officials will be watching Hall very closely is all I am saying and any hit, regardless of intent could, stress COULD result in Hall getting disciplinary action.

If he would have kept his mouth shut, then no worries. But its out there now and he cannot "undo" it.

Regardless, still pretty bold talk for a guy who has a grand total of 1 career sack in an 8 years.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

You missed my point.....I agree with you 1000000%. If you put a player on the field, you put him at risk regardless of current injury. You are absolutely correct.

My point was simply that Hall went public with his intentions, so that brings any hit under scrutiny by the officials and the league. Regardless of any actual intent on the given play from scrimmage.

Point being, that now, with that public statement out there, the league and the officials will be watching Hall very closely is all I am saying and any hit, regardless of intent could, stress COULD result in Hall getting disciplinary action.

If he would have kept his mouth shut, then no worries. But its out there now and he cannot "undo" it.

Regardless, still pretty bold talk for a guy who has a grand total of 1 career sack in an 8 years.

Haven't checked the stats but I bet that sack is with the Redskins. It's not uncommon to see D.Hall blitz every once in a while either.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

My point was simply that Hall went public with his intentions, so that brings any hit under scrutiny by the officials and the league. Regardless of any actual intent on the given play from scrimmage.

yeah reminds me of when some saints defenders said basically what hall said and the league sent out a statement in response warning the saints players before the game . .