Originally Posted by
Papa Bear
I might be alone on this, but I don't have a problem with the idea of getting bonuses for smacking someone good if it's a clean hit. As fans, aren't we just waiting for those bone crushing hits that just leave you cringing, but wanting more? Isn't that why a lot of us are Bears fan? We enjoy tough defenses and a strong running game. Isn't that why we love the '85 Bears? Now, if dirty plays are encouraged (or at least not discouraged a la the Lions) by a bonus system then I have a problem with it. There's absolutely no point in risking a guy's career with an illegal hit for a bonus that is the equivalent of pocket change. But, if clean hard hits within the rules bring you some extra spending money, go for it.