More Haynesworth Drama? Big Al Sounds Off After Ravens Game

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Thats great in hockey, where post whistle intimidation is part of the game and enforcers are given a job. However in football that results in a 15 yard penalty. It's an honor to bait your opponent into smacking you after the whistle.

It is also weak and seriously lacking of team pride to stand by and watch your teammate get his ass kicked by TWO other opponents.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

It is also weak and seriously lacking of team pride to stand by and watch your teammate get his ass kicked by TWO other opponents.

Sorry but that just doesn't happen in football. Players only get one second to either make a push or slap a facemask and most of the time they get caught when they swing in some way shape or form. It's very easy to get ejected in the NFL and fined. He wasn't getting his ass kicked, he was getting a little shove. If they can't deal with that to draw a penalty then the player in question has a fragile ego that's in constant need of protection.

I mean fine. It was nice that he did that with us down 38-12 in a lost cause of a season. Even I can appreciate that. However as shown last night Albert can't control himself. What happens if theres a little shoving match during a close game in the playoffs? Is standing up for your boy getting a little push, that doesn't hurt at all, going to outweigh winning the game? Heck Rex Ryan set up a scuffle for Vernon Gholston in training camp. What's to stop a coach from telling his offensive line to try and bait Haynesworth to commit a penalty? Sometimes you have to swallow your pride for the greater good.

You want to get even do it like this.