The Carolina Panthers learned Monday that special teams ace Dante Wesley will miss one game for the bone-crushing blow he delivered to Buccaneers' Pro Bowl return man Clifton Smith.
The play has been a large topic of conversation on blog sites and at water coolers across the country today and rightfully so.
The hit was late. The hit was brutal. The hit certainly warranted the 15-yard penalty it brought about.
But the ejection and the suspension? Not so much. Hear me out.
Watching the play live was shocking. I could not believe that Wesley had laid into Smith with that type of tenacity and ferocity before the ball got there. After viewing the replay, though, I felt a little different about it.
No, I don't think the play should be deemed as 'acceptable,' but Smith [...]
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October 19, 2009 by
Austin Penny |
Carolina Panthers,
clifton smith,
dante wesley,
deangelo williams,
jake delhomme,
john fox,
jonathan stewart,
Josh Johnson,
Julius Peppers,
Raheem Morris,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
thomas davis
The Carolina Panthers knew heading into Sunday's game against the Buccaneers that if their running game was ever going to break out, it would happen in Tampa Bay.
The Panthers' wish came true as DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart combined for 262 yards and three touchdowns in the team's 28-21 victory.
Jonathan Stewart said via Twitter after the game that "Double Trouble is back," and it appears as though he may be on to something. The dynamic duo will have another weak run defense to dissect next week when Buffalo comes to town.
The Panthers have won two straight after starting off the season 0-3. The two victories have come against tumultuous teams, but are victories nonetheless. There are still several areas that need addressing before the schedule turns sour in [...]
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