Hoss of the Week: Everson Griffen

[dead_poet]

Fun read:

http://www.sbnation.com/2016/9/27/13072 ... cam-newton

[Texas Vike]

Fun read:

http://www.sbnation.com/2016/9/27/13072 ... cam-newton

I enjoyed that quite a lot.

[IrishViking]

This defense is legit

[Mothman]

This defense is legit

It is indeed, although when I read this at the beginning of the article...

I don't know many people who would argue against the notion that the Denver Broncos had the best defense in the NFL last season. Even after losing some key pieces to free agency, their dominant start to this season has been nothing to sneeze at, either. But there is a team whose defense is currently nipping at their heels for that top spot, and that would be the Minnesota Vikings.

... I couldn't help think about how fans of the Seahawks and Eagles would feel about that statement.

[dead_poet]

It is indeed, although when I read this at the beginning of the article...
... I couldn't help think about how fans of the Seahawks and Eagles would feel about that statement.

Ohhh! Ohh! I know!

Wait. I don't care. Screw them. And screw Aaron Rodgers. Just because.

[Mothman]

Ohhh! Ohh! I know!

Wait. I don't care. Screw them. And screw Aaron Rodgers. Just because.

Well, excuuuuse me for noticing there are other good defenses in the league right now.

But hey... Everson Griffin! Sacks! He's a "hoss". How about that Vikes defense? Go team!

[Cliff]

Well, excuuuuse me for noticing there are other good defenses in the league right now.

But hey... Everson Griffin! Sacks! he's a "hoss". How about that Vikes defense? Go team!

Now you're getting it!

There are other good defenses, just not better ones

[IrishViking]

I could see the seahawk fans feeling that way just because they seem to hate the #### out of us. But Philly fans are self deprecating enough that i wouldnt see them getting upset. The Giants boards I have been lurking on are basically in agreement, if Eli survives it's a moral victory.

[Mothman]

Now you're getting it!

There are other good defenses, just not better ones

Don't worry, I'm seeing my doctor today about getting a prescription-strength dose of purple Kool-Aid.

I could see the seahawk fans feeling that way just because they seem to hate the #### out of us. But Philly fans are self deprecating enough that i wouldnt see them getting upset. The Giants boards I have been lurking on are basically in agreement, if Eli survives it's a moral victory.

My mind just went there because if that article was about one of those defenses nipping at Denver's heels and the Vikes weren't mentioned, I can imagine the outrage that would create about how much the Vikes were being disrespected.

I should have just kept the thought to myself.

[mansquatch]

We hate disrespect and yet we love disrespect. We are like Rodney Dangerfield. If we suddenly got respect we'd have no bit. We can't have that. We might need Joe Buck to call a few games (I hate that I just said that) to incite more fan anger.

[fiestavike]

I don't understand whatsoever the desire some fans have for more recognition and esteem from the media. I couldn't care less.

The only funny thing about it, is that more media acclaim equals higher acclaim from the fanbase...but that's just because most fans don't know anything more than the media tells them.

[autobon7]

Ohhh! Ohh! I know!

Wait. I don't care. Screw them. And screw Aaron Rodgers. Just because.

Quote of the freakin day......right here

[S197]

I didn't realize that isn't a horsecollar if the QB is in the pocket. I know they expanded the rule so that grasping the name area of the jersey is a horsecollar so I remember watching that play and thinking Everson got away with one.

[Crax]

I didn't realize that isn't a horsecollar if the QB is in the pocket. I know they expanded the rule so that grasping the name area of the jersey is a horsecollar so I remember watching that play and thinking Everson got away with one.

That rule is interesting, didn't realize that specific part either. I didn't really think it was a penalty due to it not being on the inside. I'd have to watch it again to see if his hand was on the inside of the jersey. I was terrified that Hunter was going to get called hitting (by) the head on the safety though. I think Brees or some of the other small guys would have got the flag

Article 15: Horse-Collar Tackle.
No player shall grab the inside collar of the back or the side of the shoulder pads or jersey pads or jersey, and pull the runner toward the ground.
This does not apply to a runner who is in the tackle box or to a quarterback who is in the pocket.
Note: It is not necessary for a player to pull the runner completely to the ground in order for the act to be illegal. If his knees are buckled by the action, it is a foul, even if the runner is not pulled completely to the ground.