Silver lining to Suh reinstatement

[NorthwestDallas40]

If there is any silver lining, it may be that Suh will be a huge focus of the referees. No doubt Garrett will have this conversation pre-game with them. Anything resembling a "cheap shot," blow to the head, hands to the face, etc. should draw a flag. Might even cause Suh to tone down some of his aggression (knowing that a suspension is guaranteed the next time).

 

[jazzcat22]

Or it means he knows he got away with it, so will do it again, or something worse.
Who cares if he gets a penalty if Romo, or Murray, or someone else is out of the game.

 

[Jenky]

He'll get ejected if he tries to do something dirty. I agree, there's a target on his back.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

I think he might be a sociopath. Good thing he has football as an outlet or he might really be dangerous.

 

[speedkilz88]

I think the silver lining is that he knows he doesn't have that free pass 32 game clean slate anymore.

 

[DandyDon1722]

So the NFL went all in on Suh that he's learned his lesson.

Can you imagine the repercussions if he cheap shotted Romo and hurt him - they are really playing with fire on this one..

 

[Blackspider214]

Why should he tone it down? If anything, him getting away with means he can turn it up a notch.

Sorry, a cheap shot on Romo, Murray or one of our OL that ends their season and a flag means absolutely nothing.

Again, beat him at his own game. Blow his knees out early and move on.

 

[LandryFan]

I think he might be a sociopath. Good thing he has football as an outlet or he might really be dangerous.

I said something similar in another thread. His actions aren't just passion and competitiveness coming through. This guy has real issues.

 

[viman96]

Suh is too stupid to care if there is a target on his back. Business as usual for him.

 

[speedkilz88]

Suh is too stupid to care if there is a target on his back. Business as usual for him.

He was smart enough to wait 33 games to act up again.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

I agree with the OP. Refs will have a quick flag not only on Suh but all Lions imo. Suh's return helps them tremendously but they don't have any psychological "underdog" edge even though Vegas says they were already. They got away with something and now karma and an L await them.

 

[punchnjudy]

I don't think Suh will do anything outlandish to Tony.

But if he does my money's on Dez.

 

[burmafrd]

He was smart enough to wait 33 games to act up again.

more likely he just did not get caught

 

[morasp]

He is the epitome of why some people hate pro football. I hope Martin is fully recovered from his ankle injury and he and Frederick squash him, repeatedly.

 

[Jerryrage]

2014: Suspended one game for stepping on the calf and ankle of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Reduced to fine on appeal.
https://vine.co/v/OwzXveU9teK
2013: Fined $7,875 for making a throat-slash gesture against Tampa Bay.
2013: Fined $31,500 for roughing the passer against the Brandon Weeden.

2013: Fined $100,000 for a low block against the Vikings.
http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/...ifies-TD/5ec4170f-c2e4-4717-b3cb-6d7a4092da5f
2012: Fined $30,000 for kicking Texans quarterback Matt Schaub in the groin.

2011: Fined $165,294 and suspended two games without pay for stepping on Green Bay guard Evan Dietrich-Smith’s arm. Suh also pushed Dietrich-Smith’s helmet into the ground.

2011: Fined $20,000 for a roughing the passer call on quarterback Andy Dalton.

2010 Fined $15,000 for an unnecessary roughness call on quarterback Jay Cutler.

2010 Fined $7,500 for a roughing the passer call on quarterback Jake Delhomme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E_2uC42jsA

 

[DandyDon1722]

Why should he tone it down? If anything, him getting away with means he can turn it up a notch.

Sorry, a cheap shot on Romo, Murray or one of our OL that ends their season and a flag means absolutely nothing.

Again, beat him at his own game. Blow his knees out early and move on.

I agree on the knee shot - but to say a cheap shot on a Cowboy in a playoff game after a ruling on this player after his history means nothing as far as the leagues image - I don't think so. There are several tweets out there from ESPN and NFL analysts saying this is a horrible decision and could haunt the league if something does happen.

But it is what it is now - just go out and play.

 

[nablives]

The O-line isn't going to face a better DT in the playoffs, so he's a formidable test for sure. Also, I've already read the excuses on other sites in regards to Detroit only losing this game if Suh doesn't play. Well, that crap just flew out the window, so it's time for a new excuse.

 

[ThreeandOut]

Romo needs to watch a few soccer games to learn how to flop if Suh touches him.

 

[toto1939]

Here's the silver lining that I see - with everyone saying that Detroit didn't have a chance without Suh playing, I would think that the rest of the Detroit defense would be playing with a chip on their shoulder. Maybe that extra *incentive* has now been removed. Still, I don't agree with the members here that have been saying 'bringing Suh on...we'll kick their a$$es anyways' - Romo is one cheap shot to the back away from a playoff and/or career-ending injury, and Suh is just the type of player who would actually be trying to achieve that result with any opportunity (legal or not) that presents itself during the game.

 

[toto1939]

Romo needs to watch a few soccer games to learn how to flop if Suh touches him.

Romo also needs to toughen up his nuts like this guy and really enhance his toughness reputation if Suh tries a repeat of the Matt Schaub 'incident':