Tennessee Titans defensive end William Hayes has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for hit his on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.
Hayes was flagged for roughing the passer when he landed on Ryan in the second quarter of a 23-17 loss to Atlanta.
Hayes said he doesn't understand the rule and plans on appealing the penalty.
He has 10 tackles and a pair of sacks in six games this season.
Via AP on Fox
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November 24, 2011
The NFL has fined Titans defensive end William Hayes $15,000 for a hit on Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, a punishment he plans to appeal.
Hayes said Thursday he was fined for putting too much weight on the quarterback as he hit Ryan. Hayes says he fell to Ryan's side as he hit him trying to avoid just that.
He says he wants to talk to somebody in the NFL to explain the rule...
Via NFL.com
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November 23, 2011
Tennessee Titans defensive end William Hayes was fined $15,000 by the NFL for a hit he leveled against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, a decision he plans to appeal.
Via GridironFans.com
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November 23, 2011
The NFL fined Tennessee Titans defensive end William Hayes $15,000 for a hit he leveled Sunday against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Hayes, who was penalized on the play, took issue with the fine and plans to appeal. "They hit me over the head with a mean fine," Hayes told The Tennesseean on Wednesday. "It was very surprising. They said it wasn't a late...
Via Pro Football Talk
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November 24, 2011
NFL quarterbacks can be thankful today that the league office is vigorously protecting them, but defensive players like Titans defensive end William Hayes don’t like it. Hayes was fined $15,000 for a hit on Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, and he says he doesn’t get what he did wrong. “They hit me over the head with…
Via ESPN
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November 24, 2011
The NFL has fined Titans defensive end William Hayes $15,000 for a hit on Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, a punishment he plans to appeal.
Via Fox Sports North
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November 25, 2011
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Discussing his former quarterbacks coach in Atlanta this week, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan let a little known tidbit slip out about Bill Musgrave.Musgrave, now the Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator, has a nickname.Crediting Musgrave for his development as an NFL quarterback, Ryan let it slip."He's probably one of the most influential people in...
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November 23, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving! Hopefully, our Position vs. Fantasy Defensive Points Allowed tool will help your fantasy playoff push while staving off your tryptophan coma.
Mmm ... turkey.
As always, please remember that the players listed are mostly meant to be borderline guys, who need reasons for you to play or bench them. You won't see recommendations to start Aaron Rodgers and Ray...
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November 26, 2011
Last Week: 10-4
Overall: 107-57
Minnesota @ Atlanta
Matt Ryan is beginning to play much better, which is great news for the playoff-hopeful Falcons. Christian Ponder and the Vikings turned in a better effort against the Raiders last week, but with Adrian Peterson banged up, Minnesota won’t be able to last against a desperate Atlanta team.
Pick: Atlanta
Cleveland @ [...]
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November 24, 2011
Laurent Robinson (credits below) QB Start: Philip Rivers (San Diego Chargers, Week 12: Denver) QB Sit: Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons, Week 12: Minnesota) This is less of a statement that you should sit Ryan and more of a statement that it seems odd that most have Ryan ranked above Rivers this week when the matchup is equal (they face the two most fantasy-friendly-to QB defenses in...
Via The Viking Age
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November 25, 2011
In search of the skinny on the Atlanta Falcons, The Viking Age touches base with Jamie Kelly of Blogging Dirty.TVA: How’s Matt Ryan doing this year? Or should I call him Matty Ice?BD: Yes you should! He started the season slow and a bit out of rhythm with receivers but since he is beginning to play better and better each week. The last few weeks he has got back to Pro Bowl...
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