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 Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:59 pm
New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka alleged on Friday that Washington Redskins tackle Chris Samuels made a dirty play when he fell on the back of his ankle after being beaten on a pass rush on the final play of the NFL season opener.
Kiwanuka hurt his left ankle on the play. X-rays were negative, but the ankle was still sore on Friday, and so was Kiwanuka.
Replays showed that Kiwanuka beat Samuel to the outside on a pass rush and started moving toward Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell in the waning seconds of the Giants' 16-7 victory.
Samuels quickly turned and made a low lunging tackle, wrapping his arms around Kiwanuka's legs. His upper torso pinned Kiwanuka's left ankle.
"Honestly, I thought it was a dirty play," Kiwanuka said. "There's no question about it. He was definitely beat and instead of recovering or giving up, I don't know how many options you had, but I just don't think there is any place for that in the NFL."
Samuels said he wasn't trying to hurt anyone.
"On that particular play I was just trying to protect my quarterback," Samuels said through a Redskins spokesman. "It was never my intention to go out there and injure another player."
Replays also showed Samuels wave his arms in a move that suggested that he was upset after the play. He stood over Kiwanuka as Giants trainers came on the field.
"Samuels, I spoke to him right after and he said it wasn't intentional and I will just leave that at that," Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Friday.
Kiwanuka was upset, especially after missing the final six games of last season with a broken lower leg that also caused ligament damage to his ankle.
"I don't think there is any place for that in professional football," he said.
Kiwanuka also wasn't buying the idea that Samuels was trying to protect his quarterback.
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Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:16 pm
I don't think Samuels was trying to hurt Kiwanuka, but what pissed me off most was that it was an cheap illegal tackle, on the last play of the game, when the Redskins still needed 9 points (more than one score).
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Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 6:58 pm
Dude-LAP I don't think Samuels was trying to hurt Kiwanuka, but what pissed me off most was that it was an cheap illegal tackle, on the last play of the game, when the Redskins still needed 9 points (more than one score). Exactly. Samuels was just being a punk because they were losing.
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Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 7:11 pm
IndianapolisColtsFan Dude-LAP I don't think Samuels was trying to hurt Kiwanuka, but what pissed me off most was that it was an cheap illegal tackle, on the last play of the game, when the Redskins still needed 9 points (more than one score). Exactly. Samuels was just being a punk because they were losing. Yeah, but at least it wasn't the preseason. And at least Kiwanuka will be fine.
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:34 pm
Because the Gaints aren't deep enough to handle this right?
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:34 pm
Saverio C. Because the Gaints aren't deep enough to handle this right? Yep, they are, but it doesn't really matter. Kiwanuka should be fine, and will probably play on Sunday against the Rams. Anyways, after losing Strahan and Umenyora, and behind Kiwanuka, the Giants still have depth with Tuck, McDougle, Wynn, and Tollefson.
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:22 pm
Dude-LAP Saverio C. Because the Gaints aren't deep enough to handle this right? Yep, they are, but it doesn't really matter. Kiwanuka should be fine, and will probably play on Sunday against the Rams. Anyways, after losing Strahan and Umenyora, and behind Kiwanuka, the Giants still have depth with Tuck, McDougle, Wynn, and Tollefson. I mean come on, WHO HAS THAT MANY BACKUPS!? Is that like a "******** you" to everyone who tried to take a player out? Is there anyone on your guy's roster that can't play on the line
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:11 am
Saverio C. Dude-LAP Saverio C. Because the Gaints aren't deep enough to handle this right? Yep, they are, but it doesn't really matter. Kiwanuka should be fine, and will probably play on Sunday against the Rams. Anyways, after losing Strahan and Umenyora, and behind Kiwanuka, the Giants still have depth with Tuck, McDougle, Wynn, and Tollefson. I mean come on, WHO HAS THAT MANY BACKUPS!? Is that like a "******** you" to everyone who tried to take a player out? Is there anyone on your guy's roster that can't play on the line I don't really get what your saying. confused ...Anyways, I guess it's just scouting, acquisitions, and coaching. For the past few years, the Giants have had great players and depth on the defensive line. And it's not just the Giants...other teams have had a lot of depth at other positions, like the Bucs at QB, the Eagles at CB, the Patriots at LB, the Bengals/Cardinals at WR, the Jaguars/Saints at RB, etc.
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