Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Rams)

[Southpaw]

Like most of the people here, my major issue was with Zorn's game management and play calling, but I'm a bit surprised that no one has mentioned Jeremy Jarmon's boneheaded late hit on Bulger, which basically took points off the board. I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to a rookie mistake, but taking the ball away from the Rams inside their 20 yard line, and giving it back to them because of a stupid penalty was a momentum killer.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

Like most of the people here, my major issue was with Zorn's game management and play calling, but I'm a bit surprised that no one has mentioned Jeremy Jarmon's boneheaded late hit on Bulger, which basically took points off the board. I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to a rookie mistake, but taking the ball away from the Rams inside their 20 yard line, and giving it back to them because of a stupid penalty was a momentum killer.

I'm not going to give him grief over that. He tried to pull back and barely touched Bulger. If he's not a rookie, the refs might overlook that

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm not going to give him grief over that. He tried to pull back and barely touched Bulger. If he's not a rookie, the refs might overlook that

The only thing that bugged me is it appeared Jarmon realized he should pull up, but still managed to blast Bulger. Maybe Bulger is just that fragile at this point in his career, or he's very good at flopping, but most vet's know to throw their hands up, rather than toward the quarterback when they arrive late.

[jgalecpa]

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[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by jgalecpa

Sorry for the fonts. Never seen that happen before.

edited post and fixed it.

Never forget to preview your post.

No worries. That didn't seem like your style

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

The only thing that bugged me is it appeared Jarmon realized he should pull up, but still managed to blast Bulger. Maybe Bulger is just that fragile at this point in his career, or he's very good at flopping, but most vet's know to throw their hands up, rather than toward the quarterback when they arrive late.

I know the refs flagged Jarmon (#90) on the play, but I am pretty sure he was not on the field. Wasn't it Orakpo and Golston that hit Bulger? Lets not kill Jarmon too much.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

I know the refs flagged Jarmon (#90) on the play, but I am pretty sure he was not on the field. Wasn't it Orakpo and Golston that hit Bulger? Lets not kill Jarmon too much.

You might be right. Now that I think about it, it looked like a 60's number that actually knocked Bulger to the ground. Either way, it was a boneheaded play and even more egregious if it was Golston.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

You might be right. Now that I think about it, it looked like a 60's number that actually knocked Bulger to the ground. Either way, it was a boneheaded play and even more egregious if it was Golston.

Actually, that's right. I think it was Golston. I'd have to go back and confirm

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

You might be right. Now that I think about it, it looked like a 60's number that actually knocked Bulger to the ground. Either way, it was a boneheaded play and even more egregious if it was Golston.

It was Orakpo who hit him but I think it was a very piss poor call by the refs. To me it looked like he pulled up but his momentum carried him into the QB and its not like he wrapped him up and drove him into the ground. Even Golstn had his arms up to block the pass and you could tell that he held back some so not to hit Bulger on the head. Its football and all this protection stuff for the QB's is getting out of hand.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

Like most of the people here, my major issue was with Zorn's game management and play calling, but I'm a bit surprised that no one has mentioned Jeremy Jarmon's boneheaded late hit on Bulger, which basically took points off the board. I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to a rookie mistake, but taking the ball away from the Rams inside their 20 yard line, and giving it back to them because of a stupid penalty was a momentum killer.

Also, Jeremy Jarmon wasn't even om the field on that play. Orakpo and Golston hit Bulger and I think what they called was hand to helmet contact by Golston, but in any case it was a technical roughing call, not actually extensive or unnecessary.

Teams that put pressure on the QB are going to draw roughing calls in today's game. I think the NFL realizes that they are creating unavoidable penalties, and just doesn't care all that much.