Is Aqib Talib the best DB in the NFL?

[Bambi]

Been watching a ton of NFL this season and there really doesn't seem to be a better NFL defensive secondary player than Aqib Talib.

Wish we could get our hands on him.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

I thought that WAS fairly light.

I just explained my thoughts on it.

Cool.

[Perineum Ripper]

Originally Posted by Bambi

lol, game, set, match.

#goodnightthelights

"There ain't no Easter Bunny, there ain't no Santa Claus, there ain't no Superman." - Aqib pic.twitter.com/MPhrwd2r7Z

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 8, 2016

Sweet baby Christmas. .how many double negatives can a person cram into one sentence

[manchambo]

Originally Posted by GloucesterChief

Most blatant and nastiest face mask I have seen in a while. Held on, twisted the receiver, and throw him down all by the facemask. That should be an ejection.

Show me any time in the history of the NFL that any player has been ejected for a face mask committed during a play. Or are you saying that this particular face mask was so unprecedentedly bad as to merit the first ever ejection for a face mask, in the super bowl? And while you're at it, why don't you show me the rule that allows an ejection for face masking based in purported "nastiness."

[kcpasco]

Maybe not for a facemask, but trying to break someone's neck could be grounds for ejection.

[manchambo]

Originally Posted by kcpasco

Maybe not for a facemask, but trying to break someone's neck could be grounds for ejection.

What does that even mean? What rule says that?

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by kcpasco

Maybe not for a facemask, but trying to break someone's neck could be grounds for ejection.

I absolutely believe he should have been ejected. There was definite intent when he tossed him around like that by his face mask. Any intent to harm should be automatic ejection from the game, imo. For that shit to be a measly 1 yard penalty is just a joke.

[kcpasco]

Originally Posted by manchambo

What does that even mean? What rule says that?

It went beyond just a facemask is what I'm saying. He is a hell of a good corner but this is also the same guy that tried to poke someone's eye out.

He could have snapped that guys neck.

[ClevelandBronco]

He's a hot head who sometimes allows the interest of his team to take a back seat to his own questionable impulses. I was surprised we didn't see DeMarcus or someone take him aside after the tantrum he had out there tonight. I guess they knew what they were doing because Talib seemed to find his own way to get his shit back together and get his head back in the game.

[mnchiefsguy]

Originally Posted by manchambo

Show me any time in the history of the NFL that any player has been ejected for a face mask committed during a play. Or are you saying that this particular face mask was so unprecedentedly bad as to merit the first ever ejection for a face mask, in the super bowl? And while you're at it, why don't you show me the rule that allows an ejection for face masking based in purported "nastiness."

There is no doubt that it was a dirty play, Talib has shown time and again what a dirty player he is...there is really no disputing it.

[Garcia Bronco]

It was dirty...but he wasn't gonna let the guy score.

[Garcia Bronco]

League is considering two PF being an auto ejection

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

It was dirty...but he wasn't gonna let the guy score.

I have no problem with that, but that still doesnt mean he shouldn't have been ejected. Basketball players arent going to let you score when they get hit with a flagrant 2.

[ClevelandBronco]

Originally Posted by jd1020

I have no problem with that, but that still doesnt mean he shouldn't have been ejected. Basketball players arent going to let you score when they get hit with a flagrant 2.

I haven't watched basketball in a couple of decades, so I don't know the rules. Do they eject players for flagrant fouls now?

[TribalElder]

Penalties that are half the distance but cause harm should have greater impact

I don't know if targeting is the answer like in college but something needs done to stop these cheap shots

The patriot "block" on our player cost them 2 yards but could have knocked out player out

Talib is just a dirty beaker anyway so I expect face masks and late hits but same thing applies here

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

I haven't watched basketball in a couple of decades, so I don't know the rules. Do they eject players for flagrant fouls now?

I don't watch it either but there's a flagrant 1 and a flagrant 2. Any player which is given a flagrant 2, which is basically what Talib did tonight, is immediately ejected and I think they also get a 1 game suspension.