Whats the issue of “dirty play” by Denver?
It’s a shame I have to waste time discussing this. The NFL has ruled that the cut blocks (as used by Denver) are safe, effective, and fair. But if you don’t like Denver and think you know better than the NFL (who has to consider liability issues), than you might ignore this point. The fact is, the biggest complainers in the past are now using the same system as Denver, while trying to claim they use it “differently” than Denver. There is no “difference” in the required cut block against a 1 gap DL slanting in the direction of a run play. All zb teams will execute a block to the thigh in this situation. For Denver to be “different” they would have to go for the knees or below the knees. If they did this they would be penalized. The fact is, Every team cut blocks the same way. There is no “different” cut block. Anyone who has taken either PPCT or defensive tactics in law enforcement is aware of the common peronial nerve. It is a target for batons or knee strikes and is considered a safe
