Harrison Smith chokes Lamb out of bounds. No flag

[MarcusRock]

Funny how nothing was done about that. Or the hard shove after the play/game ended in NE that happened to Lamb. But he gets fined for waving after he gets up and he gets fined every week for stuff.

Now to all those who say these refs call the games the same way for us and our opponent, please explain this...

Easy. Lamb clearly taunted the NE DB. If Lamb doesn't slow down staring back at the defender (to, you know, taunt him like the rules say you can't), then if the DB hits him, it would have been a late hit because Lamb would have scored long before. Lamb actually let the DB back into the play by slowing down and the DB obliged. As for getting fined "every week for stuff," that's stuff Lamb chooses to get fined every week for. When you get fined 4 or 5 times in a row for uniform rules, you just don't care about getting fined. So why should anyone else? Even Amari Cooper pointed it out so how can there be a conspiracy there?

 

[ChronicCowboy]

I saw a different angle of that play and it sure looks like Smith was purposefully grabbing and squeezing around Lamb’s neck. If he isn’t fined it’s BS. Dirty player obviously.

 

[Lutonio]

I saw a different angle of that play and it sure looks like Smith was purposefully grabbing and squeezing around Lamb’s neck. If he isn’t fined it’s BS. Dirty player obviously.

That’s pretty surprising seeing as I think you were one of the first voices of reason on this thread, and I agreed. Do you have a link for the other angle?

Edit: I think I just found it a few pages back in the thread.

 

[Beaker42]

At first watch it looked like the DB was just trying to cradle his head …… now after seeing it several times maybe he was a little too caring LOL. Dunno what to make of it now.

 

[KeepinTime]

that was dirty.
i threw a flag at my tv on that one.
and a finger.

I threw my whole hand.

 

[KeepinTime]

Na man I retract my prior statement. I've seen it now multiple times. Dude was frustrated and tried to choke CD out. Unbelievable garbage move by Smith. He probably won't even be fined, let alone a flag.

According to an article I read, Lamb WAS ticked about it and was seen on the sidelines expressing his frustration to his teammates about it afterwards.

 

[KeepinTime]

In the video, you can see Gregory going toward them and yelling. Th ref was right there and didn't do anything.

Harrison Smith is a dirty player. He got flagged for putting his hand on Jarwins eyes to blind him.

Harrison got beat like a dog the entire game. I’d say that was him trying to vent on the one player he knew couldn’t retaliate.

 

[charron]

Gotta sell it more Lamb.

 

[Jarntt]

Goodell will probably fine CeeDee for making Smith choke him...

 

[G2]

I deleted the recording, so I'll have to take your word for it at this point...but are you sure he wasn't just trying to stop CeeDee from waving at him?

I saw multiple views and you can argue both points, but to me it's fairly obvious the real issue is that the defender held on well after the play was over. You could see the ref talk to him about it and Lamb had the "what the hell?" body language going. They're also bringing it to the league, so while it may not seem like a big deal, I doubt they do that for nothing, same with Lamb's reaction.

Some perspective - Lamb has been fined for not tucking in his jersey. Which act do you think is more important?

 

[CWR]

According to an article I read, Lamb WAS ticked about it and was seen on the sidelines expressing his frustration to his teammates about it afterwards.

Lamb looked almost panicked when it was happening. You can see Smith looking up towards the refs too. If his arm or hand was caught he'd be looking at it, trying to free it. Instead he was making sure he didn't get flagged. That was a pretty disgusting display from him.

 

[mrmojo]

If you look at the "sounds of the game", they show the end of that play on the sidelines......it sure looks like he held Cee Dee down for longer than normal...

 

[Beaker42]

According to an article I read, Lamb WAS ticked about it and was seen on the sidelines expressing his frustration to his teammates about it afterwards.

He was joking about it in the clip posted on page 6 or 7 of this thread. He probably had time to cool off by then.

 

[Runwildboys]

I saw multiple views and you can argue both points, but to me it's fairly obvious the real issue is that the defender held on well after the play was over. You could see the ref talk to him about it and Lamb had the "what the hell?" body language going. They're also bringing it to the league, so while it may not seem like a big deal, I doubt they do that for nothing, same with Lamb's reaction.

Some perspective - Lamb has been fined for not tucking in his jersey. Which act do you think is more important?

From Lamb's point of view, he was choked. He would have no way of knowing if it was an accidental choking. Guess we'll find out soon. Don't they announce those things on Thursdays?

 

[G2]

From Lamb's point of view, he was choked. He would have no way of knowing if it was an accidental choking. Guess we'll find out soon. Don't they announce those things on Thursdays?

I originally thought it was accidently stuck, but Lamb and the defender were facing each other after they got up and the defender would have most likely explained it, fist pump etc...
The defender did not, so it leads me to believe it was a power move and intended. These guys play a violent sport, sometimes it gets a little out of control.

 

[RJ_MacReady]

Harrison Smith has always been a dirtbag of a player. AD's nickname for him back in the day was very fitting.

 

[Stash]

It looked intentional to me. And should have been a flag. Tackle brady like that…

Oh it was intentional!

 

[Stash]

There it is, undeniably from the player’s own mouth.

He was choked!

Worst of all is that a ref clearly saw it and did nothing but warn Smith. That idiot needs a fine as well.

 

[tyke1doe]

I also was surprise the NBC announcers said NOTHING about it. It was so blatant it was funny. I said it during the telecast.

 

[RonnieT24]

Easy. Lamb clearly taunted the NE DB. If Lamb doesn't slow down staring back at the defender (to, you know, taunt him like the rules say you can't), then if the DB hits him, it would have been a late hit because Lamb would have scored long before. Lamb actually let the DB back into the play by slowing down and the DB obliged. As for getting fined "every week for stuff," that's stuff Lamb chooses to get fined every week for. When you get fined 4 or 5 times in a row for uniform rules, you just don't care about getting fined. So why should anyone else? Even Amari Cooper pointed it out so how can there be a conspiracy there?

This is a joke right? Mills hits Lamb 2-3 yards into the end zone.. It absolutely was a late hit because it did not take place in the field of play.. Justifying it with "well he taunted him" is pure bull crap. So what if he taunted him? You are not allowed to hit someone after the play just because they taunt you. I mean why did they eject Toney in the Giants' game for throwing a punch.. when the Cowboys DBs "clearly taunted him?" I think one even pushed him..