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League Said Collie Was “Defenseless”, No Fine Issued
By Kyle Scott
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Kurt Coleman was brutally honest (or perhaps wanted to avoid further disciplinary action) when asked about his hit on Austin Collie:
“The way that it was explained to me is [the receiver] has to possess the ball while running, and I think they consider running two steps,” said Coleman. “It looked like he may have had a few steps, but they have as hard of a time out there as any officiating the game. They made the rule — good play, good call.”
The NFL told Tim McManus the following:
“It was helmet-to-helmet contact against a defenseless receiver. The play was properly officiated. Officials have been instructed to err on the side of player safety, and when in doubt, will penalize in situations such as this for unnecessary roughness.”
The new NFL, ladies and gentlemen.
UPDATE: Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) reports that the league will not fine Coleman for the hit.
The league is fining GB S Nick Collins $50,000 for illegal hit vs Dallas. There's no fine for Phil DB Kurt Coleman for hit on Austin Collie.
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Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.