This right here, this is the kind of hit that warrants a $20,000 fine from the NFL’s front office.
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When Giants defensive end Damontre Moore picked up Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford and slammed him to the ground on a 3rd down Monday night, it not only resulted in a crucial roughing the passer call that saw the Birds revive a squandering drive early in the game, but also a Riley Cooper touchdown that put the Eagles back in the game after an abysmal defensive showing on the Giants’ first drive.
Kudos to Riley Cooper for adjusting and making the catch on a ball that was under thrown. #EaglesTalk https://t.co/Am8oFdGiji
— Patrick Causey (@InsdeTheHuddle) October 20, 2015
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NJ.com reports that stupidly late hit cost Damontre More a fat $20,000. Even better, he blamed his football IQ for the slam.
“Honestly, I think it was just part of me just having poor football IQ, and not [being] aware of the rules of dumping [the quarterback],” Moore said. “Because I dumped him, honestly, I was just trying to make a play and be a high-energy guy. I’m going out there, and I’m trying to run from sideline to sideline and just hit somebody as hard as I can. There’s no excuse.”
Safe to say anytime you deploy a WWE move on an NFL QB, Roger Goodell will be eagerly awaiting his check.
[via NJ.com]