EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — s Professional Bowl defensive lineman s questioned if at occasions s operating again Cameron Skattebo is breaking NFL guidelines together with his run type.
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 either side of the ball from s.
“I imply, he's already a compact participant. A man like me making an attempt to get off a block, after which guys like that, he’s going to decrease his pads,” stated Simmons, who was just lately voted by teammates because the Titans’ NFLPA voting consultant. “I feel a pair occasions he did decrease his helmet, which I assumed was some extent of emphasis on this league, particularly with operating 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).
Generally 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 for those who activate the tape, he’s doing that quite a bit,” he stated. “It’s arduous to carry 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 thing it takes to win . . . But when he was my teammate, I’d be like, ‘Hey, man, simply hold 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 loads of juice to the offense.”
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