Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers had a wise warning for NFL quarterbacks after watching New England Patriots' linebacker Christian Elliss' devastating hit on New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart on Monday Night Football.
Get out of bounds.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDart was sent flying like a crash test dummy when staying in bounds, trying to pick up extra yards during a run attempt on the sideline during the Week 13 matchup. Elliss was having none of it as he came crashing down for the highlight reel hit on the quarterback.
Giants tight end Theo Johnson got flagged for a personal foul after the play was over when he started shoving and grabbing at Elliss. But it was a legal hit on the quarterback, who tucked the ball and made the decision to turn into a runner.
"[Expletive] better get outta bounds," Franklin-Myers posted on X, followed by a laughing emoji.
That play should serve as a teaching moment for every young quarterback in the league, including Patriots second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Bad things can happen when you fail to get on the ground and absorb big hits from NFL defenders.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"It's a weekly reminder to the quarterback, our quarterback -- we show them every week, I wouldn't get too cute over there by the sidelines," Patriots coach Mike Vrabel told reporters after the game, via Patriots Wire's Sophie Weller. "It happens every week."
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Broncos DE issues warning after Christian Elliss hit on Jaxson Dart
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