This Video is Why the NFL Just Warned Players About Faking Injuries
- Posted on September 21, 2011 at 2:11pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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NEW YORK (The Blaze/AP) — The NFL sent a memo Wednesday to all 32 teams warning of fines, suspensions and loss of draft picks if the league determines players faked injuries during a game.
In the memo obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL reminded teams of league policy that calls on coaches to discourage the practice, and that there was no specific rule on the topic.
However, two days after there was speculation the Giants‘ Deon Grant faked an injury against the Rams during Monday night’s game, the NFL is warning of disciplinary action.
Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said Tuesday the team notified the league office that it suspected the Giants were feigning injuries in St. Louis’ 28-16 loss. Rams quarterback Sam Bradford said it was obvious the Giants were just buying time with St. Louis running a no-huddle offense.
“They couldn’t get subbed, they couldn’t line up,” Bradford said. “Someone said, ‘Someone go down, someone go down,’ so someone just went down and grabbed a cramp.”
The video evidence seems to support that charge, as two players go down in unison after the play:
Grant was adamant, however, about not having faked anything.
“I could see if I was walking and fell,” he said Wednesday, speaking passionately and barely taking a breath. “When you see after I made that tackle and bang my knee on that play, you see me bending my knee as I am walking. … (Teammate Justin) Tuck is walking behind me and saying ‘D don’t run off the field. Just go down.’ As I am walking, they line up, and knowing that I can’t get back in my position because of the knee injury, I went down.”
Had Grant attempted to get off the field, it could have left the Giants a defender short when the ball was snapped. Of course, New York also could have called a timeout, a course of action teams might need to use in the future.
The memo from the league said:
“Going forward, be advised that should the league office determine that there is reasonable cause, all those suspected of being involved in faking injuries will be summoned promptly to this office … to discuss the matter. Those found to be violators will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action for conduct detrimental to the game.”
The league’s competition committee often has discussed this issue but has been reluctant to propose a rule that could force game officials to make judgments on injuries.
“We have been fortunate that teams and players have consistently complied with the spirit of the rule over the years and this has not been an issue for the NFL,” the memo said. “We are determined to take all necessary steps to ensure that it does not become an issue.”
For the most part, such delay tactics have been considered gamesmanship.
“As an offensive player, you always think guys are faking in that situation,” Eagles guard Kyle DeVan said. “But you don’t know for sure. You don’t know when guys are going to cramp up, so you have to be careful. The most important thing is players’ health. You would hope guys don’t do it, but it’s going to happen.”
And the NFL’s disciplinarians will be watching.
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Comments (70)
NDPINDNT
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 8:46pmThat was so obvious. I’ve seen it used in other games that nothing was said. This was just pulled off badley and now the NFL needs to take action to put a stop to it. The player and the coaches and owners should be fined…big time.
Report Post »Finger Follie
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 9:41pmEven Stevie Wonder could tell they were faking injuries to stop the Rams. LOL
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 9:59pmCheeters!!!!
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 10:08pmEither cheaters or a big bunch of Pwords…I say the latter. Giants suck!
Report Post »1TrueOne55
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 10:59pmYeah they play games to get contract negotiations and now they take it to the field. I am glad that I don‘t pay to see these Millionaire jerkwads in person and don’t even watch on TV. I like the real Football and it is not in the US!!! What this has turned into is a rich man’s game to hide taxes from the IRS so that they can stay Rich. So I don’t participate with my own money.
Let them eat cake.
Report Post »Middle Finger
Posted on September 22, 2011 at 1:26amWatch out for the democrats doing the same. Keep your foot on their throats.
Report Post »pmacres
Posted on September 22, 2011 at 10:33amYea they played like the NE Patriots,,,,cheat,,cheat,,
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on September 22, 2011 at 12:46pmI can‘t believe that Americans don’t recognize that “pro football” is just union based entertainment. Just like Las Vegas show girls. It‘s a ’show.’ There is WAAAY too much money at stake for this to be 100% legit.
They act like spoiled children. Immature. They throw tantrums and “act” all of the time. They are personally irresponsible and a burden in their communities. Sorry. I’d flush them TODAY.
Report Post »peapaw
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 8:34pmGive Obama the game ball, he worked as hard as New York in this game.
Report Post »TJexcite
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 7:37pmStill not as bad as Soccer or or the original football. But don‘t they have that rule that if you stop the clock or injury you can’t be in the next play. They may have to change that to out for the next 4 drives or the like. It has been going on forever but as injury is now high on the radar of players to fake one just to slow the game down can harm those who are really injured.
Report Post »southernORcobra
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 7:49pmthought you get red carded now if you flop.
Report Post »johnnycatt
Posted on September 22, 2011 at 12:35am@Southernorcobra… sorry, it is not a “red card” it is only a yellow for what is called “simulating”… the sad part is, that rule is only a few years old in soccer… FIFA got tired of all the laughs for a simple fouls looking like someone was shot with a 12-gauge… I give out “yellows” when someone acts like they are gun-shot and then run to catch the striker 2 seconds later.. it’s sad, but it’s part of the game….
Report Post »colonial10
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 7:30pmThey’ll most likely lie through their teeth. Who cares anyways. They loose respect when they pull stunts like this. It seems like the whining effect is spreading to all levels of society. He did this, they did that, they make to much money and I spend all mine, i’m suing you. What a sad world when everyone has to much time to whine and not enough time to work and make a living.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 7:29pmLame. I have no use for them.
Report Post »sailorman76
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 7:17pmProbably been going on since the NFL was formed.
Report Post »sailorman76
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 7:14pmBeen going on since the beginning.
Report Post »Spendstop
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 7:13pmI wonder if Obamacare will cover the injuries
Report Post »Common.Cents
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 7:54pmToo bad Obamacare is getting thrown out. =( those poor players. Think also of all those time soccer players trip on the chalk lines! so sad.
Report Post »SFsuper49er
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 10:51pmbe perfect for Obama care…..Just as fraudulent as the injury !
Report Post »Monkeyman
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 7:10pmAmazing that the SHEEP, BAH BAH, still watch and go to this sport, the game sucks, the players suck, the owners really suck, the new stadiums suck, the commissioner is a joke, the new rules are a joke, it is nothing at all the the game i grew up loving and playing, like everything else is this once GREAT Country, everything is gone
Report Post »johnnycatt
Posted on September 22, 2011 at 12:38amthe pros make million no matter if they win or lose.. this is why I love College football.. College guys are busting their ass to get into the NFL, not sitting back and counting their money and complaining!’
Report Post »AmericanPrideisAlive
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 6:53pmOverpaid cry babies!
Report Post »chkiaar
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 6:51pmno worse than the crap they do in the end zone after a TD. That’s why I rarely watch pro ball.
Report Post »walkindude
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 6:42pmFootball has no prestige left. Let them cheat on each other, who cares? Let them ignore their rules, make stupid new ones, and be sure that there is NO REWARD for honor. The NFL should be allowed to have the freedom to fail. Seems like they are anxious to exercise that freedom. Who cares? Bye football.
Report Post »D. Dada Miller
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 6:28pmI‘m a Giant’s fan, but that was cheap and cheesy. Embarrassing. Just burn the friggn timeout. Maybe it’s the new, “Madden” world. “New Feature: Faking Injuries!!!! It’s in there!”
Report Post »icer22x
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 5:57pmLOL. That is hilarious. They have wussified the NFL. You have to gently lie the QB down on the grass now… can’t even tackle. College FB is where it’s at. No money involved… well ALMOST no money *cough* USC/AUBURN *cough*
Report Post »JasonFreelance13
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 5:22pmYou guys get paid millions…and act like babies… Too bad there aren’t any real men “superstars” in the NFL or sports in general. What’s up with the weak cheating too…if you’re gonna cheat…cheat right like Bellycheck did.
Report Post »kindling
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 5:35pmNaaaaaa, this is just an example of what happens in Washington DC all the time. Lying is accepted everywhere now, school, work, disabilities, welfare, immigration, taxes…….you name it, they lie. It is those that believe in God, I mean REALLY BELIEVE, that know you can’t lie to HIM that you will never see lying.
Report Post »jam240sx
Posted on September 22, 2011 at 8:41amI don’t know about that, Tony Romo continued to play with a broken rib and punctured lung, seems like you gotta be really tough to do that. And he’s coming back for more this weekend. How about Brett Favre playing with a broken ankle? The frauds in the NFL make the real tough guys look bad.
Report Post »They SMEAR what they FEAR
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 5:06pmHey…wait a minute, Obummer Hussein should charge them a fee everytime they pull that crap! It’ll provide 1.1 Trillion over a 10 year period.
Report Post »hamburgerdude
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 5:05pmNo worse thatn Paul Menard “accidentally spinning his car last week at Richmond, which gave his teammate an advantage so he could win the race. Nothing difinitive, just raises questions. But NASCAR didn’t threaten the teams.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 10:11pmYea someone purposely spun his car at 195 MPH…Where do you buy your crack?
Report Post »IAMNOTKNOWING
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 5:02pmIt‘s been exposed completely since last year when every other team did it throughout the game and especially in the 2nd half to try and slow the Oregon Ducks’ offense down.
Report Post »lel2007
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 4:47pmI‘m sure they’ll go after the intentional grounding escape after they eliminate the fake injury.
Report Post »NCTRUTH
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 4:45pmWhat a lying sack you can see him take 2 steps just fine after the hit and then all of sudden 2 guys drop like a bad spaghetti western.
Report Post »dpselfe
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 4:40pmGiants? Cheating? Say it ain’t so!
Report Post »Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 4:46pmwho woulda thunk it….
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 4:40pmYagoffs like this is why we end up with all these rules we shouldn’t need.. Fine him 200k (after a fair hearing)
Report Post »texanpatriot
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 4:30pmSad to see. Where is the moral leadership? What cheats!
Report Post »lel2007
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 4:43pmBeen a tactic for many many years.
Report Post »Dug2Dark
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 4:29pmGrant must be a lib. They’re all fakes.
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 4:27pmNow that’s professionalism for you.
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