NFL Errs in Punishment for Malicious 'Gator Roll' Tackle

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NFL Errs in Punishment for Malicious 'Gator Roll' Tackle Against Seahawks RB Chris Carson

In large part due to pressure from concussion-related lawsuits, the NFL has placed added emphasis on player safety over the past decade. With a number of rule changes and different protocols in place, including for COVID-19 this year, the league wants fans to believe keeping players healthy remains of the utmost importance.

But how can commissioner Roger Goodell and his minions in the league office seriously claim to care about safety and well-being of NFL players when dirty hits like the one Cowboys defensive tackle Trysten Hill levied against Seahawks running back Chris Carson leads to a... $6,522 fine? That's it?


Watching the cringe-inducing replay several times, it's a miracle Carson didn't suffer substantial ligament damage. Somehow, he has a good chance to play for the Seahawks when they travel to face the Dolphins without missing a single game. That's certainly relieving news.


https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/nf ... ris-carson

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Shaquill Griffin, Seahawks Take 'Huge Step' Forward Defensively in Week 4 Victory

While Seattle still gave up 315 yards through the air to Ryan Fitzpatrick in a 31-23 win over Miami, however, there were noticeable signs of growth for Carroll's unit.

Just one week earlier, an uncharacteristically dejected Shaquill Griffin struggled to find positives for Seattle's defense despite holding on to beat Dallas. But as he took the podium at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, he exhibited a far different tone and was all smiles after an improved performance in Week 4.

"The main thing, the main objective was to come and show we can play from the first play all the way to the end and be as aggressive as we was in the beginning," Griffin said. "I feel like that showed today. I feel like we had one big play that we gave up and that's something we gotta continue to build off.

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