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    NFL’s approach to discipline raises questions

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    Why did it take so long for the NFL to crack down on Nick Bosa?

    There’s a choice, idiot.

    NFL is reviewing the case San Francisco 49ers The defense’s blatant disregard for the league’s rule against using political slogans or texting for much of the week – Bosa missed NBC’s postgame interview Sunday night and pointed to the “Make America Great Again” hat he was wearing, but has yet to make a statement or explain the extent of the expected discipline.

    A person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity that Bosa would not be suspended for his attempt. Since the incident is still under investigation, the person’s identity was not requested to be disclosed. It’s possible the NFL will just fine Bosa, but that won’t be until the end of next week.

    Tuesday after election day.

    Of course, the evidence is clearly on videotape. The rule is well established. Bosa got involved in Melissa Stark’s interview with 49ers players Brock Purdy, George Kittle and Isaac Guerendo. Their victory over the Dallas Cowboys He noted his political stance as his MAGA hat represents former President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan. And because the game was over, Bosa was still subject to the rules while on the field; so players were still subject to discipline if they engaged in post-game fights, for example.

    The league, which has been a target of Trump in the past, appears to be sensitive about fueling intense political discourse as the election approaches.

    Nice try, but when a star player mars an NFL broadcast by wearing a MAGA hat, you’re already involved. Remember, in 2017, when NFL players knelt in protest during the national anthem, Trump famously called for “taking his sons.” (expletive) off the field.”

    Now Bosa takes his word.

    The NFL won’t let this slide. But the league’s delay in making a statement on the issue may ultimately lessen the pain.

    Motor City juggernaut

    They have thrown more touchdowns (24) than completions (20) during a five-game winning streak that has propelled the Detroit Lions (6-1) to the franchise’s best start since 1956. Talk about efficiency.

    Jared Goff has the highest completion rate (83%) and passer rating (146.5) through five games of any quarterback in NFL history (minimum 50 attempts). And it’s just starting to reflect the balance that’s flowing. The Lions are the only team in the NFL to have three players (Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Amon-Ra St. Brown) reach 400 yards from scrimmage and 5 touchdowns from scrimmage. They lead the league in goals scored from outside the red zone (nine) and have the most goals scored in goal-scoring situations (17).

    Can anyone stop the lions? There is no doubt that a team that has averaged 43 points in the last four games has very high self-confidence.

    “We always talk about how we’re our biggest culprits when we go three-and-out, punt or turnover,” Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said. “That’s usually more of a self-inflicted thing than what teams do against us.

    He continued: “I think they understand that if we get the first defeat in every series, then we have a pretty good chance of getting points from that win.”

    Green Bay Packers will get next chance A showdown at Lambeau Field on Sunday. This will determine first place in the NFC North.

    fast slopes

    — Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly has had 12 starting quarterbacks since joining the team as a first-round draft pick in 2016. He will not deny the disappointment of the last revolution. Joe Flacco replaces Anthony Richardson. “I could name them all,” Kelly said. “Good friends with all of them. Kind of reality, right?” It could be worse. In the same years since Kelly entered the NFL, the Cleveland Browns have started 16 quarterbacks.

    — The Arizona Cardinals haven’t allowed a sack in three straight games. This is the first time this has happened in the series since 1975. This is also a reflection of the mobility that Kyler Murray brings. The slick quarterback avoided multiple potential sacks. As center Hjalte Froholdt noted, “You can’t really talk about zero sacks without mentioning Kyler.”

    — The Atlanta Falcons’ poor passing attack is heading in the wrong direction. The Falcons had an NFL-low six sacks; That’s one reason the defense has the third-worst rate in the league at walking off the field on third downs. “In all three phases (offense, defense, special teams) there is a specific area that everyone will focus on as your weak spot,” defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake said. “Then we start working on those things and at the end of the season we light the fire and there we go.” This looks like a plan. Falcons D, meanwhile, could represent good matchup news for quarterback Dak Prescott, who tackles the Cowboys on Sunday.

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