Destructive Hits #2

Blindside hit on a quarterback

Blitzing DE (275 lb) at full speed

Quarterback not prepared

Why does the DE get up while the quarterback stays down?

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Lotts

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This is the way quarterbacks retire prematurely. The QB is unprepared for the hit. The hit is on the back, which is unprepared and vulnerable. The Defensive End is big and going about as fast as a DE can go. The DE can get up because he knew the hit was c