Recently, New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan and quarterback Geno Smith were involved in a heated exchange on the sidelines during a game against the Baltimore Ravens. The exchange was sparked by a tackle from Ravens safety Matt Elam that was deemed “dangerous” by Ryan. Fortunately, Smith was able to escape serious injury, but the incident has sparked debate about the safety of NFL players.
In an interview following the game, Ryan commented on the incident, saying “I was just concerned about Geno’s safety. I thought it was a dangerous tackle and I wanted to make sure he was okay.” He went on to say that he was “glad” Smith was able to escape serious injury.
The incident has also drawn the attention of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who said that he is “concerned” about player safety and that the league will “look into” the incident. He also said that he is “committed” to making sure that players are protected on the field.
The incident has sparked debate about player safety in the NFL, with some arguing that the league needs to do more to protect its players from dangerous tackles. Others argue that the league should focus more on educating players about proper tackling techniques and enforcing existing rules.
Regardless of where one stands on the issue, it is clear that Geno Smith was fortunate to escape serious injury from what could have been a much worse situation. It is also clear that the NFL needs to continue to focus on player safety and take steps to ensure that all players are protected while playing the game.
