As a Texans fan, I can say I reacted very negatively when I saw that dirty hit, particularly when I re-watched it and saw Lawrence clearly sliding before it occurred. There's nothing that defends that decision of Al-Shaair's. I'm hoping that he's suspended for 2+ games and fined out the wazoo. It's obviously not fair that the Jags lost 2 people and the Texans only 1, but at least in Al-Shaair's case he is the main caller for the defense so it'll take a toll on the Texans whole defense. Hopefully that effect on the whole defense should apply some peer-pressure to boot. At the end of the day, all the league can do is take away his money and game time and hope that discourages other hits like that.

I agree that the rule for off-setting penalties needs to be modified. I saw someone say that the result of the play should have stood, and then the after-play penalties should have offset. I'd even add in that the down shouldn't have counted either, giving the Jags 1st and 1, but again losing your QB clearly isn't worth a favorable down and distance. I'm hoping Trevor heals up and comes back without any ill effects from his concussion.

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