The Hit on Browns' Josh Cribbs an Inappropriate Act of Retaliation
Written by Daniel Wolf
After reading a Bleacher Report article on how Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn should be suspended for a low blow on Baltimore Ravens defender Terrell Suggs, I had to make a stand for my Browns and write this article on how the hit on Josh Cribbs was uncalled for and Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards should be suspended and fined for this hit.
It was the last play of the game, and Quinn threw a pass to Cribbs, who then began to run and also look for another Browns player to lateral to.
He found tight end Robert Royal, who caught the ball, but then unbeknownst to Cribbs, he was targeted by Edwards. After I watched the replay, Edwards went for Cribbs' throat and smashed his arm right into Cribbs' head, causing him to lie motionless on the field once the game was over.
Was this a retaliation play by the Ravens' Edwards because Quinn was just trying to make a play earlier in the game and went a little too low and hit Suggs' knees because he was going for the defender who picked off his pass?
I would say it is very possible knowing that the Ravens like to play very aggressively and perhaps too aggressively at times.
In Quinn's defense, he is a quarterback who normally doesn't block big defensive players on a regular basis, so even after watching the reply of his block on Suggs, I would say that he was trying to make a play to the best of his ability without trying to hurt himself or another.
On the other hand, Edwards' hit on Cribbs looked to be a direct result of him going after Cribbs and attacking his head rather than his body.
Cribbs was eventually carted off the field and he was taken to a local Cleveland hospital immediately.
No word yet on the status of Cribbs' injury, but Browns coach Eric Mangini did tell the media that Cribbs did have feeling and movement in all of his extremities.
The Ravens were successful in beating the Browns 16-0 on Monday Night Football and they were also successful in possibly ending the season of one of the Browns' best and most talented players on their roster.
As a Browns fan, my prayers go out to Cribbs for good news and to have a speedy recovery and I strongly suggest to NFL officials to throw the hammer down on Edwards and suspend him for multiple games and give him a tremendous fine for his hit.
(Thank you Sam Ingro for the following photo!)
(Article also posted on Dawg Scooper and Bleacher Report)
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is there video of this anywhere? i had a dodgeball game that seemed more exciting than watching my team get booed and beat up some more. and if quinn get fined for his hit … which from what i saw was pretty iffy on whether it was a cheap shot or not … then edwards should get fined for his.
by jsneides on Nov 17, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s been reported that he had a serious concussion. I think he was released this morning.
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by SpecialBrownie on Nov 17, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He was also in the process of coming to a stop and not looking at the defender at all. Edwards HIneswarded it on that play.
by Roger Dorn on Nov 17, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Even if Cribbs feels OK this weekend I think they should sit him against the Lions. Why risk something more permanent in a meaningless game?
Brownsyup
by Brownsyup on Nov 18, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It might be our last chance at a win
by TheRealSlimShady on Nov 18, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why not just tell him to take the rest of the season off?
by RelapsingDawgCatcher on Nov 19, 2009 12:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure his agent would be all in favor of this. After all, the Browns shouldn’t be putting Cribbs into a position where he might be injured in a meaningless play. That pretty much defines all of the Browns’ offense.
by drjeo on Nov 19, 2009 9:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We all ready avoided going winless. I agree with Brownsyup, if he isn’t absolutely positively 100%, they should sit him, definitely not worth a possible worse concussion.
by Simmsinns on Nov 19, 2009 2:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Because it isn’t a meaningless game?
by skipkirk on Nov 19, 2009 4:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think the hit was that egregious.
The fact that Cribbs is hurt makes it seem that much worse.
Dirty? Maybe. Suspendable? No way.
This is coming from one of the biggest Browns homers on here.
by Bernie19Kosar on Nov 17, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think it was a cheap shot. It deserved some type of penalty even if unintentional and was similar to Quinn’s block. Both had some extenuating circumstances, both had serious outcomes.
It would be a penalty in hockey so it should be a penalty here.
by overthere on Nov 18, 2009 7:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think we needed a personal foul call with a second to go. That would have just increased the idiocracy that was our last play. That’s probably why it wasn’t called in the first place.
That’s why Goodell hands our fines.
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by SpecialBrownie on Nov 18, 2009 8:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we´re missing the point here.
The Browns were fiery competitors till the end. That´s a winner´s trait.
Let´s make sure Brady Quinn, Josh Cribbs and Robert Royal get a star for their helmets.
by mooncamping on Nov 18, 2009 8:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Quinn’s hit was a cheap shot, and Dwan’s hit was worse. I just don’t see how it’s defensible.
by Chemo on Nov 18, 2009 12:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
As for Brady Quinn’s “hit”, I think it is hilarious that after the Pats/Ravens game all you heard was Ray Ray crying about putting skirts on QB’s because you can’t go low.
Then he calls Quinn’s hit “criminal”.
Isn’t Suggs the same player who was fined for admiting that the Ravens have bounties on opposing players?
Hey Ravens, Karma is a bitch.
by Bernie19Kosar on Nov 18, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Raven Nation is still crying about Suggs going down. It is being called a “cheap shot.” I guess QBs need more tackling practice. Sarcasm.
by holmes213 on Nov 18, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ray Lewis calling anything “criminal” gives me giggle fits.
You are reading my signature.
by rolub on Nov 18, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No.
Irony to end all ironies is if Lewis goes into politics after he retires.
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by SpecialBrownie on Nov 18, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That isn’t ironic.
Ironic would be like… Ray Lewis joining a board of committees on player safety.
by skipkirk on Nov 18, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Becoming a prosecuting lawyer?
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by SpecialBrownie on Nov 18, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking it would be more ironic to have Lewis become the new host of the Mr. Rogers show. Can you say “forearm shiver” kids? I knew you could.
Brownsyup
by Brownsyup on Nov 18, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand, he does have some experience with criminals.
by drjeo on Nov 18, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LAME. FAIL.
If it was a Dirty hit, why’d “Baby Cribbs” Say himself it was perfectly fine. Sure it hurt but he didn’t say it was a cheapshot.
by Fargo2Detroit on Nov 19, 2009 4:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
That is EXACTLY why. Cribbs is really the classiest NFL player. He’s not going to whine like “it’s criminal!” Lewis and “I lost a blocking battle to Brady Quinn!” Suggs.
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by SpecialBrownie on Nov 19, 2009 7:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
With that Logic...
Anyone who thinks they got drilled for RETALIATION & says so ISNT classy? He didn’t say it was dirty because it wasn’t, not because of his class. Speaking of Class, has Cribbs signed that long term contract with “HIS TEAM”? Or is he stretching it out, so he can get as much as possible? Real class. Next thing you’ll say with that reasoning is Brett Favre was a real Class act this offseson. C’mon man.
by Fargo2Detroit on Nov 19, 2009 8:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now you question his class, then continue to mention an exact example of his class. Cribbs decided to play this season despite being grossly underpaid as an act in good faith. Are you really that stupid? It’d be like me trying to make a claim of how smart you are then mentioning your most resent comments as evidence of that. “C’mon man.”
by Simmsinns on Nov 19, 2009 9:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cribbs is under a long term contract, he just wants to renagotiate it to get paid more.
by holmes213 on Nov 19, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahem. This is basically what F2D said.
“So Cribbs is classy because he’s playing with a bum contract he doesn’t think he deserves? But goes out on the field every Sunday and kicks ass? Way to drag it out Cribbs. A classy person sits on the sidelines and whines till he gets money he doesn’t deserve. That’s class.”
It’s been paraphrased here and there of course.
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by SpecialBrownie on Nov 19, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He plaid because he had to!
He was under contract to play. No play, No money. BTW I like Cribbs as a player. Class is sighning with Cleveland no matter how many dollar$ they offer after this year. Most players want to win. He wasn’t taking a paycut by playing, he was following contract, these guys have agents & lawyers.Even they couldn’t get him out of Clevleland.
by Fargo2Detroit on Nov 19, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow! Thats so funny! I spelled wrong!
The most ironic thing ever, is ppl. bitching bout spelling on a Cleveland blog! Oh I forgot the A. About. Real LAME_____ Attack someone for typing wrong w a PS3 controller. Must be nothing else you can counter point on. FAIL.
by Fargo2Detroit on Nov 24, 2009 10:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly have no idea what any of this means.
by Roger Dorn on Nov 24, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
despite the fact we’d have more chances to win, i’m glad we don’t play detroit every week.
by Dawg Nuts on Nov 24, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot a comma, watch out word nazi's
If I lived in Cleveland I’d rather spend time correcting others than talk about any of my "teams’ too. Good game against D-town.
by Fargo2Detroit on Nov 24, 2009 10:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not everyone that roots for the Browns lives in Cleveland.
by Roger Dorn on Nov 24, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the guy whose team went winless last year talks shit after getting their 2nd win this year over our 1-win team. interesting.
by Dawg Nuts on Nov 24, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I saw the movie Gran Torino, and am pretty sure no one from Detroit should be talking smack about which place is better to live.
by Roger Dorn on Nov 24, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit: the only city in America where arson is considered a good thing.
by golanbatrac on Nov 24, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
is there anything left there to burn? aren’t all of the buildings rusted metal frames?
by Dawg Nuts on Nov 25, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There’s lots of residential properties left, besides the industrial debris….
by RelapsingDawgCatcher on Nov 25, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He already has a contract for a few more years. Why does he have to sign another one?
by TheRealSlimShady on Nov 19, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We actually have a post about Cribbs being classy here
by TheRealSlimShady on Nov 19, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nyone who thinks they got drilled for RETALIATION & says so ISNT classy?
I assume you meant that if we thought it was retaliation then we aren’t classy. Well, I speak for myself here, I’m not all that classy.
by skipkirk on Nov 19, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m as classy as Ray Lewis then too.
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by SpecialBrownie on Nov 20, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You come off as a complete moron. You’re going to insult a play, arguably the hardest worked player in the NFL, question his toughness, then continue to mention a statement that player made which helps prove how tough he is?
Try harder, Troll.
by Simmsinns on Nov 19, 2009 9:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Because he said he was hit legally he is tough?
OK. I get it.
by Fargo2Detroit on Nov 19, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that he doesn’t mind a late hit on a meaningless play at the end of a game that had been lost long before that is in fact one of many examples of Cribbs’ toughness.
by Simmsinns on Nov 19, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The complicated thought process of Eric Mangini as the final seconds wind down...
I am worried about the size of my opening.
I am so huge down there.
Option #1 Just go to the market get some raw liver and stick it in your mangina.
Option #2 Run a hook and lateral, down by 16 with no time left, endangering the last remaining talent on your team.
by b_duardo on Nov 19, 2009 10:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Way to mention Mangina. never heard that one. That is so original.
by holmes213 on Nov 19, 2009 10:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if you watch Mangini’s press conferences, but he did not call the hook and ladder. Quinn improvised in the huddle asking Cribbs to run an underneath and lateral it to the first player he saw behind him. If anything, blame Quinn.
by Roger Dorn on Nov 19, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Edwards was fined $5,000 for the hit on Cribbs.
by golanbatrac on Nov 19, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Goodell is a huge piece of inconsistent crap.
And also Ray Lewis is now in a “player assesment” group of some sort with Tony Dungy and Kurt Warner.
Wtf??
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by SpecialBrownie on Nov 19, 2009 10:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he’s simply there to spot the warning signs of a murderous wretch.
by Dawg Nuts on Nov 20, 2009 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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