The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Richardson, whose helmet-to-helmet smash on Eagles safety Kurt Coleman was used as Exhibit A to get a controversial new crown rule passed Wednesday, feels responsible for spoiling things for his NFL brethren. "I feel like I made it bad for all the backs," Richardson told The Plain Dealer today. "I feel like it's my fault."
Reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
At the NFL owners meetings, the competition committee showed video of Richardson's hit on Coleman that sent Coleman's helmet flying. At the time, the crunching blow drew thunderous cheers from fans, but now it would attract a 15-yard penalty and probably a fine. The rule passed 31-1, with only Bengals owner Mike Brown voting against. He told the Cincinnati Enquirer he felt it would too hard to officiate. The fact the Browns voted for it is "shocking to me," said Richardson. "But I understand why they did it. They're going to do whatever it takes to keep guys safe. I kind of understand all of that, but it's tough for the runners on our end." Still, Richardson said he'll still be the violent runner he's always been. "I'll still play me," he said. "I'll still play the way I play. ... I'm going to try to be as safe as I can, but I'm going to protect myself first. I know there are a lot of runners that feel the way I feel." On a more positive note for Richardson, he said he's 80-90 percent recovered from his broken ribs and should be 100 percent by training camp.
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