Von Miller thinks Leonard Fournette huge
Von Miller thinks the NFL should make a greater effort to protect the game's best players. And he isn't talking about quarterbacks, receivers or running backs.Miller, one of the NFL's premier defenders, wants greater protection for pa s-rushers. He pointed to a
Portland Trail Blazers Jeresy block by Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette against Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons on " " to make his point.The play, which occurred late in the first half, saw Parsons engaged with left tackle Josh Wells before Fournette lowered his shoulder and threw a huge block to Parsons' chest that knocked the linebacker to the ground.POWER RANKINGS: Miller claimed the NFL was letting "letting the offense tee off on our marquee pa s-rushers," adding, "You can get the
Mario Hezonja Jersey job done without this much contact!"This block must be taken out the game ! This is the future and we are just letting the offense tee off on our marquee pa s rushers! You can get the job done without this much contact! Von Miller (@VonMiller) Miller's is an interesting point, one that's normally argued on behalf of offensive players (particularly receivers and quarterbacks). The NFL has taken great pains to protect players with the
Robert Covington Jersey biggest star power, including facets of its unnece sary roughne s rule such as and legal vs. illegal hits on quarterbacks.Much le s consideration has been given to defensive players, even though players like Parsons
Zach Collins Jersey are among the NFL's best young stars. (The second-year player, coming off an All-Pro rookie season, had five total tackles against the Buccaneers, including two third-down sacks of Tom Brady.)IYER: It should be noted that there is no NFL rule prohibiting Fournette's block, as Parsons did not fit any NFL definition of a defensele s player (which would have resulted in an unnece sary roughne s penalty). Parsons did not face a blindside or crack-back block, nor did Fournette block him below the waist.And so, Miller's point will most likely fall on deaf ears as far as the NFL is concerned.Parsons, for what it's worth, did not like being singled out for the block, and had some choice words for Fournette on Twitter. The running back responded with a crying Jordan GIF: 7 Leonard Fournette (@_fournette)
Nassir Little Jersey Drama in the NFL but likely nothing that will lead to rules changes.