EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — s Professional Bowl defensive lineman s questioned if at occasions s working again Cameron Skattebo is breaking NFL guidelines together with his run fashion.
Simmons stated he took a direct blow to the abdomen from Skattebo’s helmet throughout a run within the m on Sept. 27. The NFL prohibits gamers on each side of the ball from s.
“I imply, he's already a compact participant. A man like me attempting to get off a block, after which guys like that, he’s going to decrease his pads,” stated Simmons, who was not too long ago voted by teammates because the Titans’ NFLPA voting consultant. “I believe a pair occasions he did decrease his helmet, which I believed was a degree of emphasis on this league, particularly with working backs. As a result of if we decrease our helmet (on protection), we’re going to get flagged for it.”
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Simmons stated he wasn't out to make excuses. He was complimentary of Skattebo, who’s a bodily 5-foot-11, 215-pound runner. Skattebo completed with 20 carries for 60 yards for the Giants (2-1).
Typically there's a grey space when evaluating situations the place gamers lead with their helmet. Simmons appeared certain it was occurring towards the Titans (0-3).
“I’m certain should you activate the tape, he’s doing that rather a lot,” he stated. “It’s exhausting to convey guys like that to the bottom once they’re doing it.”
Simmons continued: “(The NFL) is a brotherhood. I wish to win. I’m doing every part it takes to win . . . But when he was my teammate, I’d be like, ‘Hey, man, simply preserve your head up and decrease your shoulders as an alternative of at all times having your head down first.’ However like I stated, he’s a hell of a participant and he brings plenty of juice to the offense.”
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