Favre's Dirty Block?

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

4. Crackback: Eligible receivers who take or move to a position more than two yards outside the tackle may not block an opponent below the waist if they then move back inside to block.

Childress needs to be very clear about this rule. Favre's block was clearly illegal. I don't think it was intentional though. But I can tell you in all the time I coached, I never taught going low on a crackback, I always had my players aim for the opponents ribcage.

Someone on the Vikes coaching staff needs to get a clue since they're going to be running a good bit of the Wildcat with Harvin. On this play Favre just made a pussy block.

Thank you for actually invoking the rules of football. I was about to do the same but figured I would see if anyone had beaten me to the punch. Unfortunately it falls on deaf ears.

If anyone has ever played football you know that if you get a crack on an opponent who does not see you coming you will take him out every time, there is actually absolutely no reason to go low (apart from cowardice and/or stupidity - Trent Green essentially ended his career on a similar play when his head collided with the defensive players knee when he went for the block - he was peeling back rather than split wide, but same principle involved).

In the one of the last two preseason games (I can't remember which) Albert Haynesworth actually was a victim of a crackback cut. It was a different situation because he was within 3 yards of the LOS, but the actual dynamics of the play were exactly the same. The play flowed away from Big Al, he pursued, and an offensive lineman who he did not see peeled off and cut him at the knees. If that had resulted in a torn ACL for the $100 million man I bet we would be having a different conversation. It is a reckless and unnecessary move, period.

[dmek25]

for Christ sakes. we are talking about football, right? i would only hope J.C. would at least try to block someone. is this what football has come too? debating whether or not a block is dirty?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by dmek25

for Christ sakes. we are talking about football, right? i would only hope J.C. would at least try to block someone. is this what football has come too? debating whether or not a block is dirty?

Did you see the block?

[RobH4413]

Cheap shot. Favre knows what a legal block is. He has played football for a long time. I don't know who to fault more, the coach who probably told him to go low... or Favre who actually did it.


I'm beginning to dislike Favre for a variety of reasons. This isn't helping his case.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Cheap shot. Favre knows what a legal block is. He has played football for a long time. I don't know who to fault more, the coach who probably told him to go low... or Favre who actually did it.


I'm beginning to dislike Favre for a variety of reasons. This isn't helping his case.

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[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by dmek25

for Christ sakes. we are talking about football, right? i would only hope J.C. would at least try to block someone. is this what football has come too? debating whether or not a block is dirty?

There's a reason there's a rule that the crackback block must be above the waist, it's for player safety. The player being blocked is completely defenseless and to smack him high is one thing, going low has a high probability of injury. I only wish Favre would've blown out his shoulder on the play, would've served him right for such a blockheaded play.

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

There's a reason there's a rule that the crackback block must be above the waist, it's for player safety. The player being blocked is completely defenseless and to smack him high is one thing, going low has a high probability of injury. I only wish Favre would've blown out his shoulder on the play, would've served him right for such a blockheaded play.

what? r u crazy? that was a great block and it's perfectly legal.

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

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what? r u crazy? that was a great block and it's perfectly legal.

??? That block was not at all legal and he was rightfully called for a penalty.

[Clark84]

Not dirty, but too low. Good for him for his effort, although I don't want my QB throwing a block with his throwing shoulder.

[dmek25]

yes, i watched the video

[SmootSmack]

I don't think it was intentionally dirty. I think it was just awkward on Favre's part and he didn't really know what to do, and he sort of fell toward Wilson and then tried to slow down or back up.

I don't know why Childress is even lining him up at wide receiver in a preseason game. I understand they want to get Harvin involved in some wildcat formations. But I thought the whole reason you got Favre (old, injured Favre) because you wanted a legit QB who could lead your team and not have to resort to offensive gimmicks.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I don't think it was intentionally dirty. I think it was just awkward on Favre's part and he didn't really know what to do, and he sort of fell toward Wilson and then tried to slow down or back up.

I don't know why Childress is even lining him up at wide receiver in a preseason game. I understand they want to get Harvin involved in some wildcat formations. But I thought the whole reason you got Favre (old, injured Favre) because you wanted a legit QB who could lead your team and not have to resort to offensive gimmicks.

My thoughts exactly. Why call a play and have your injure prone old Quarterback throw a block in preseason. Which is why I have suspicions that he was told to go low.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I don't think it was intentionally dirty. I think it was just awkward on Favre's part and he didn't really know what to do, and he sort of fell toward Wilson and then tried to slow down or back up.

I don't know why Childress is even lining him up at wide receiver in a preseason game. I understand they want to get Harvin involved in some wildcat formations. But I thought the whole reason you got Favre (old, injured Favre) because you wanted a legit QB who could lead your team and not have to resort to offensive gimmicks.

I could not have said it any better my self and if you have seen my grammer and spelling you know what I mean.

I'll bet the onse saying it was dirty are the same people who have become Farve haters.

[NYCskinfan82]

Listen to what the commentors said.

[charlied72]

Wow, i love this, a 40 year old quarter back throwing a block gota love Favre.