Titans wide receiver Harry Douglas has gotten some attention around the NFL world, but not for scoring a touchdown or making a catch.
Douglas is receiving criticism for throwing a cut block on Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. This sparked a brawl and threatening response from Bronco teammate Aqib Talib. But, Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews jumped to Douglas’ side when ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called for his teammate to get suspended for the play.
Matthews defends Harry Douglas
He did not look to injure I dont agree with foul play. But if you watch film and know your players Watch the entire play before you comment https://t.co/Z6Qgzdp1mh
— Rishard Matthews (@_RMatthews) December 13, 2016
If Derrick would have cut back Harry guy could have made the tackle. WATCH THE TAPE
— Rishard Matthews (@_RMatthews) December 13, 2016
I hate seeing people bash my teammate & one of our leaders. He is not a Dirty player. Was he aiming to hurt this guy’s knee and take him out
— Rishard Matthews (@_RMatthews) December 13, 2016
Absolutely not! He just cut block he does it all the time. Does it look malicious. Yes only because the media chooses to make it seem like
— Rishard Matthews (@_RMatthews) December 13, 2016
They are far away from the play, in which they are not. Zoom out and watch the entire clip
— Rishard Matthews (@_RMatthews) December 13, 2016
I do agree with Matthew’s stance on the play. When a wide receiver blocks it’s near impossible for them to know where the ball might be. The place on the field where WRs are usually blocking is out in space. Unlike the an offensive lineman, it’s hard to predict where the flow of the play might take the running back. A wide out should never assume the play is going away from him.
The NFL has yet to respond to the play. Harris returned to the game after missing two plays for the injury scare.
