Idiot Lions announcers that apparently can't tell the difference between a shoulder and head. Awfully pussyriffic talk for a supposedly "tough" team (although Bush could have done without the chatter):
http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8259c94a/QB-Stafford-to-RB-Smith-5-yd-pass-TD 

Originally Posted by: Porforis 

Idiot Lions announcers that apparently can't tell the difference between a shoulder and head. Awfully pussyriffic talk for a supposedly "tough" team (although Bush could have done without the chatter):
http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8259c94a/QB-Stafford-to-RB-Smith-5-yd-pass-TD 

Originally Posted by: Porforis 

Yeah out of position again, and gave up a touchdown; but gets up talking smack. That kid lacks intelligence, but you can't ever question his effort.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 

I would not be opposed to a return to the soft shell in football, but people would have to recalibrate their expectations of the product on the field. It would not be quite the same high-flying, violent circus act it is now. It would be a slower, more methodical game, much like we see in the old highlight videos. I personally don't think that would be a bad thing. Perhaps we'd see more of a return to strategy instead of the unending track meet.

Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel 

Amazing how anyone can blame a defensive player for helmet to helmet when the offensive player lowers his helmet into the hit more than the defender does, as Smith did on that play. If you can't lead with your helmet when initiating contact on defense, why should you be able to on offense?

Originally Posted by: get_louder_at_lambeau