Don’t Blame Kiwanuka, Blame the League for Coddling QBs
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It defied explanation: The Giants led the Tennessee Titans 21–14 with less than three minutes left in Sunday’s game. Tennessee faced fourth-and-10. As Tennessee quarterback Vince Young dropped back to pass, Giants rookie defensive end Matthias Kiwanuka rushed into the pocket and grabbed him. If Kiwanuka had tackled Young, the game would already be fading from memory. Instead of driving him into the ground, Kiwanuka let go, and Young took off running. He picked up 19 yards on the play and finished that drive with a game-tying touchdown pass.
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