Haynesworth on the Brady Crunch

They need to dress up the quarterback in pink jerseys and dangle purple tassels from their hips and let it be known, they can't be hit. The NFL is getting soft.

Romo would approve of this uniform change.


Seriously, I was hoping one of our guys would get a good hit on Brady. Big Al did not disappoint. :)

I wouldn't overreact about the penalty in the Broncos/Bears game. I've noticed all preseason that the refs are making bad calls and being VERY touchy on calls.

Not only do they need to get back into game shape like the players, but I really believe the league has them call extra penalties to emphasize the rule changes or rules the league wants players to notice more. These are calls that probably won't be made in the real games, but the league and officials just want to remind the players about the rules and curb any potential infractions during the regular season, especially involving QB hits. They just want the players to think before making certain kinds of hits.

I hope I'm right about the explanation of so many "crap" calls against us and other teams this preseason...remember the phantom Hall penalty in the Steelers game? He was obviously not making a late hit, but was called for one.

QB's put fannies in seats. DT's just do the dirty work.

agreed

Im just a self admitted Patriots hater (no sarcasm)

Thats what happens when you live in Boston through their last three super bowls.

Their fans are like new-money rich folk, they dont respect the fact we've won as many super bowls...they always say when did you win? who cares...etc...etc...

I hope I'm right about the explanation of so many "crap" calls against us and other teams this preseason...remember the phantom Hall penalty in the Steelers game? He was obviously not making a late hit, but was called for one.

That was just a bonehead play. Hall deserved the flag on that one. The announcers (I guess it was Theismann) said it was a bad call but they clearly had their burgundy and gold blinders on there.

That was just a bonehead play. Hall deserved the flag on that one. The announcers (I guess it was Theismann) said it was a bad call but they clearly had their burgundy and gold blinders on there.
I disagree, he didn't hit him hard or intentially, just seemed VERY picky to me.

You can't admit there are a ton of overly-touchy (some nonexistent) calls in all of the games you're watching with any teams(if you are)?

This is why we're hearing in EVERY game from different announcers "Well, it's preseason for the officials too!"

It's getting old to hear it...but they're right.

Excellent thread title.

I was just happy to see Big Al in the backfield wreaking havoc. And it certainly wasn't malicious. The first thing Al did when he got off of Brady was put out his hand to help him up.