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Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin
This.
Also, on the Alex Smith 'late hit', I agree. I don't think it was late either, BUT that is how they are calling it consistently and this league is all about protecting QB's at all costs. Brady and Manning get that call EVERY time!
It was nice to see Alex given the same consideration.
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I think the late hit was the defender launched himself, lead with the head gear, the hit was up around the shoulders and Smiths head got whiplashed. I agree the penalty was weak, but I can see how the ref "saw something" and threw the flag