NFL: Defenses Faking Injuries

[jtdoyle1]

It seems that the discussion of defensive players faking injuries to slow down fast paced offenses has become a hot topic in both the NFL and college football lately. I think this could be solved if they made "injured" players sit out longer than 1 play. Make them sit out a series or 5 minutes of game time, etc. What do you guys think about this problem/solution.

 

[3TrueFans]

That's a pretty serious consequence for someone that gets a legit leg cramp or whatever. There's not really anything you can do about it, even plays that looks completely tame can end in a serious injury and have it look like someone is faking it.

 

[SoapyCy]

I agree. Even if the injury is legit what's the harm in making them sit out A) until the offense punts or B) until the offense gets a first down? I've noticed defenders going down a lot more in the past 5 years than before. I want everyone to be healthy but if it's a real injury the two conditions I stated shouldn't be a problem.

 

[3TrueFans]

I agree. Even if the injury is legit what's the harm in making them sit out A) until the offense punts or B) until the offense gets a first down? I've noticed defenders going down a lot more in the past 5 years than before. I want everyone to be healthy but if it's a real injury the two conditions I stated shouldn't be a problem.

Maybe I could see the first down thing, but a drive could potentially last for over half a quarter.

 

[ripvdub]

KC kept putting that guy back in, it got pretty ridiculous. if he's hurt that bad, he'd shouldn't be out there

 

[SoapyCy]

Maybe I could see the first down thing, but a drive could potentially last for over half a quarter.

yeah, so a punt or first down. max two plays.

 

[NATEizKING]

Bunch of cry babies, play a real sport.

 

[3TrueFans]

yeah, so a punt or first down. max two plays.

Ok, write it up, we'll forward it onto the league office.

 

[SoapyCy]

Ok, write it up, we'll forward it onto the league office.

"if a player goes down he must come out of the game until the offense gets a first down or punts, whichever comes first."

 

[kcclones]

He had an injured knee coming into the game. Also why would your best cornerback fake an injury? Maybe a DT or soemone you can rotate in but your best cornerback missing a play across from D Jackson doesn't make sense

 

[3TrueFans]

"if a player goes down he must come out of the game until the offense gets a first down or punts, whichever comes first."

Needs a buzzword or something, maybe add in that it's to prevent concussions, that'll get it through no doubt.

 

[NATEizKING]

Needs a buzzword or something, maybe add in that it's to prevent concussions, that'll get it through no doubt.

If we're forcing a bill, let's put Rashad Vaughn must sign with ISU in the fine print. Thanks, you have my vote.

 

[jtdoyle1]

I don't know how you really enforce keeping players out for an extended time though. It would probably be a lot of work to have the refs keeping track of who is coming and going.

 

[SoapyCy]

I don't know how you really enforce keeping players out for an extended time though. It would probably be a lot of work to have the refs keeping track of who is coming and going.

that's one of the reasons soccer and baseball are better than football. and yes, i like football - but damn there are way too many substitutions.

 

[3TrueFans]

that's one of the reasons soccer and baseball are better than football. and yes, i like football - but damn there are way too many substitutions.

Well they run so much in football they get tired faster...lol jk.

 

[Clonehomer]

He had an injured knee coming into the game. Also why would your best cornerback fake an injury? Maybe a DT or soemone you can rotate in but your best cornerback missing a play across from D Jackson doesn't make sense

If a guy goes down three times during the game, perhaps that's a sign that he should sit out for a while.

 

[Clonefan32]

I think an opposing coach should be able to petition the league to look at the tape to determine if it appeared to be an actualy injury or not. I know that is a dangerous bit of discretion, and how do you really know if a guy is hurt, but from what I've seen there are some fairly egregious examples. To me, it's not hard to tell if a guy gets up, is walking around, looks over to the bench, falls down, and comes back in a few players later. Not a perfect solution, but I think it's about all you can do at this point.

 

[3TrueFans]

I think an opposing coach should be able to petition the league to look at the tape to determine if it appeared to be an actualy injury or not. I know that is a dangerous bit of discretion, and how do you really know if a guy is hurt, but from what I've seen there are some fairly egregious examples. To me, it's not hard to tell if a guy gets up, is walking around, looks over to the bench, falls down, and comes back in a few players later. Not a perfect solution, but I think it's about all you can do at this point.

There's no way someone could watch a tape and determine if an injury is fake with 100% certainty.