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by Matt Watson • Jan 24, 2012 8:51 PM EST
Despite admissions from at least two New York Giants players saying they targeted 49ers punt returner Kyle WIlliams for vicious hits because of his history of concussions, the NFL declared Tuesday that the team did nothing wrong. From NFL spokesman Greg Aiello:
"Players are held accountable for their actions on the field. There were no illegal hits to the head or neck area against Kyle Williams on Sunday,'' Aiello said. "There was no conduct by the Giants of any kind that would suggest an effort to injure Kyle Williams in any way.''
So Aiello says the Giants didn't try to hurt Williams, while the Giants boasted they did. Who to believe?
Related: Kyle Williams, Concussions, and the Nature of the Beast
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The game needs to be replayed with different officials
That is all there is too it. I hope and pray that the San Francisco 49ers sue the living daylights out of the NFL and get a date at Lambeau with the Packers.
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I would like to see Dallas vs the Giants on Thanksgiving, Make it happen NFL!
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by Jessy S on Jan 25, 2012 3:47 AM EST reply actions
based on what?
Legal hits? Who exactly is going to sue? What grounds would they have? What would beating the packers next year prove about this year?
by Mark Mandingo on Jan 25, 2012 10:07 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Umm what?
you lost me
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Got bad knees and a high motor? Well cmon on over to PHILLY, we'll do our best to put you in the right position and do a better job!
by theaction on Jan 25, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
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