DeMeco Ryans - Was he fined?

[richpjr]

Right, as I suspected it's some bloke's opinion and not an official league re-interpretation of the rule.

A "league source" said he was in a defenseless position, so yeah, I guess the league source has an opinion about the rule.

[oneinchpunch]

Chargers WR Malcom Floyd was carted off after a hit from DeMeco Ryans. Ryans was fined $21K for striking a defenseless Floyd in head/neck

[Bolt-O]

It looked like a legal hit, but the intent seemed to be was not to tackle Floyd, but to hit him hard enough to dislodge the ball. I wonder if the appearance that the other player already had him held up for a tackle was why they were calling Floyd defenseless. This sets a precedent at least. Get well quick, M80, the Chargers need you.

[Mister Hoarse]

Time to not pop this M80s

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

DeMeco Ryans fined $21,000 for hit that injured Malcom Floyd

Posted by Josh Alper on September 20, 2013, 3:58 PM EDT

Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd had to be immobilized on a backboard, carted off the field and taken to the hospital after going down on a hit from Eagles linebacker DeMeco Ryans in San Diego’s Week Two victory.

Floyd will miss at least this week’s game while he recovers from a neck injury and Ryans will miss some money from his bank account after being fined. The NFL has confirmed that Ryans was fined $21,000 for striking a defenseless receiver in the head and neck with his shoulder.

The hit was less clear cut than many that result in fines. Floyd was being tackled from behind as he tried to reel in the throw from Philip Rivers and either lowered his head or had it forced down by the other defender before making contact with Ryans’ shoulder. There didn’t appear to be much that Ryans could do to avoid the hit and there didn’t appear to be any intent to land a blow to Floyd’s head on the play.

As Mike Florio reported earlier this week,though, the league felt Floyd was in a defenseless posture and that a flag would have been warranted on the play. None was thrown, but Ryans wasn’t able to avoid a fine.

[Den60]

DeMeco Ryans fined $21,000 for hit that injured Malcom Floyd

Posted by Josh Alper on September 20, 2013, 3:58 PM EDT

Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd had to be immobilized on a backboard, carted off the field and taken to the hospital after going down on a hit from Eagles linebacker DeMeco Ryans in San Diego’s Week Two victory.

Floyd will miss at least this week’s game while he recovers from a neck injury and Ryans will miss some money from his bank account after being fined. The NFL has confirmed that Ryans was fined $21,000 for striking a defenseless receiver in the head and neck with his shoulder.

The hit was less clear cut than many that result in fines. Floyd was being tackled from behind as he tried to reel in the throw from Philip Rivers and either lowered his head or had it forced down by the other defender before making contact with Ryans’ shoulder. There didn’t appear to be much that Ryans could do to avoid the hit and there didn’t appear to be any intent to land a blow to Floyd’s head on the play.

As Mike Florio reported earlier this week,though, the league felt Floyd was in a defenseless posture and that a flag would have been warranted on the play. None was thrown, but Ryans wasn’t able to avoid a fine.

It really sucks to be a defensive player nowadays. You generally make less than your offensive counterparts and are more likely to be fined for stuff that used to be called playing football.

[QSmokey]

It really sucks to be a defensive player nowadays. You generally make less than your offensive counterparts and are more likely to be fined for stuff that used to be called playing football.

Well, Ryans is still standing and still playing. It kinda sucks more, don't you think, for Floyd?

[Den60]

Well, Ryans is still standing and still playing. It kinda sucks more, don't you think, for Floyd?

I am just pointing out that I don't think it was a dirty play but the defender has to pay a fine for it. Rodney has made some comments about WRs having no fear of going over the middle nowadays. I like Floyd, but he had his head down. Not sure what you are supposed to do when a player does that, try to jump over him?

[homeless simpson]

I like Floyd, but he had his head down. Not sure what you are supposed to do when a player does that, try to jump over him?

would you rather have Floyd have his head up so he can use his face to absorb Ryan's hit?

[Den60]

would you rather have Floyd have his head up so he can use his face to absorb Ryan's hit?

Had his head been up he likely would have been playing this week.

[homeless simpson]

Had his head been up he likely would have been playing this week.

if his head was up, his head would have been snapped backwards.

[Den60]

if his head was up, his head would have been snapped backwards.

Better than having it jammed straight down like it was. The neck compresses rather poorly and while compressed requires less lateral motion to make it snap.