ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said Monday that the team used Joey Porter's trash talk as a spark leading up to Sunday's 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
The FanHouse - NFL (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
by Chris Burke Filed under: Dolphins , Patriots Coincidence or not, after Tom Brady missed almost all of the 2008 season after a low hit tore the Patriots star's left MCL and ACL, the NFL 's Competition Committee made clear that it would enforce more strictly a rule preventing defenders from tackling quarterbacks at or below the knee. It was affectionately dubbed "The Brady...
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
NFL rules prohibit a pass rusher from "forcibly hitting in the knee area or below a passer who has one or both feet on the ground." A clarification issued this season by the league's competition committee prohibits a defender on the ground who hasn't been blocked or fouled into the quarterback from lunging or diving at his lower legs.
You Been Blinded (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
... I had the breath knocked out of me.” The hosts went on to ask Campbell if he believes in the Tom Brady rules: “Real quick before you get out of here, if Tom Brady’s the quarterback on that last play, is there a roughing call'” host Chick Hernandez asked from the studio. “Yeah, I think it was a 15-yarder maybe,” Campbell said, to much laughter. If it had been Brady not...
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Key play: Back-to-back big plays both went the Chargers' way. Shawne Merriman appeared to get away with hitting Kyle Orton at the knees on a third-down incompletion at the Chargers 5. A penalty (Brady Rule) would have given Denver first-and-goal but instead the Broncos kicked a field goal, and then coach Josh McDaniels opted for an onside kick – curious considering the Broncos had some...
Not Right About Anything (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
... but I at least can see it from their perspective. Then came the tougher quarterback-protection rule, know rightfully so as the Tom Brady Rule. It gives the officials immense latitude in calling a roughing-the-passer penalty. They say it's to protect the quarterback. But everybody knows it came in the wake of Tom Brady's season-ending injury last year, which sidelined...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
says: November 13, 2009, 5:18 PM ETThis fine was not dumb. The NFL does not try to drain the fun from the league. First of all, Chad Ochocinco does not care about this fine, why should you? He knew he was going to get fined, but he did it anyway. The NFL needs to give out these fines to show that they do not endorse that kind of behavior. It was funny, but definitely in poor taste and against the rules....
The Big Lead (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Yeah, so most teams have only played seven games and it’s not officially midseason until after next weekend. But screw it, let’s jump the gun! Here are your 2009 NFL Midseason Awards, brought to you by the exotic (and techno-friendly!) beauty of Olivia Munn. Worst Development of the Half: The “Tom Brady” Rule: In theory, this [...]
Stampede Blue (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
... a bad game." Again, I love how 175 first half yards is "bad." We saw the "Brady Rule" get called for Alex Smith, who prior to the drive before halftime, was playing awful. The 49ers have benefited from a big play and a big penalty. For all you Chicken Littles out there, this is your third open thread of the game. Enjoy, and relax already.
Grits for Breakfast (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Here are several recent stories related to prosecutorial misconduct that merit Grits readers' attention: Joe Palazzolo, Main Justice: Justice Department Opposes Expanded Brady Rule Radley Balko, Reason: No Accountability: Why are bad prosecutors so rarely punished? Brian Rogers, Houston Chronicle: Harris County prosecutor accused of hiding evidence Chuck Lindell, Austin Statesman: CCA...
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Colts defensive end is game's most intimidating player -- just ask Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
