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Theory: Lack of practice has led to a decline in tackling ability
Theory: Lack of practice has led to a decline in tackling ability
Ever watched an NFL game and wondered why some defenders (like DeAngelo Hall (notes) , above) seem to regard tackling as an optional activity or nuisance? Joseph White of the Associated Press has a theory about why this is and it's pretty good (and so obvious that it's a wonder more people ...
Bad NFL tackling?
Bad NFL tackling?
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DeAngelo Hall: ‘If Mike Smith Wants to See Me, He Can Definitely Find Me’
thebiglead.com — DeAngelo Hall of the Redskins, perhaps the worst tackling cornerback in the league, got into a bit... of a skirmish with a bunch of his old mates on the Atlanta sideline today. It was so heated that the coach who cut him, Atlanta’s Mike ... (more) DeAngelo Hall: ‘If Mike Smith Wants to See Me, He ...
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Cippin on Sports — ... reads from the football blogosphere. Darren Sharper for MVP? (NFP) Flashback to the ‘04 draft.  Rivers and Manning square off on Sunday. (NFL Gridiron Gab) Is Chris Johnson overrated? (Sports Data Hub) Mid Season Awards. (TD Dance) Who will Detroit look at in the 2010 draft? (Rumors and Rants) Less practice has led to poor tackling. (Shutdown Down) It only gets worse for Tom Cable. (BlitzNation) ...

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