Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh did not mince words after Chicago Bears safety Xavier Woods’ hit on wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson during a joint practice this past Thursday. Saleh straight up called the hit “cheap,” and frankly, it’s tough to argue with him given how things unfolded.
Chaos Erupts on the Field
The whole thing went down near the end of practice. Robinson caught a pass from quarterback Cam Ward across the middle, and then BAM, Woods delivered the hit. It wasn’t just a routine tackle, though, because a scuffle involving players from both teams immediately broke out. While Robinson did manage to get up and walk off the field under his own power, Coach Saleh confirmed he was being evaluated for a concussion. This isn’t just about a scuffle; it’s about a key player going down, and that gets everyone heated.
Titans’ Fury and Robinson’s Crucial Role
Titans left guard Peter Skoronski absolutely slammed Woods’ actions after practice, calling it “Teach Tape 101 in terms of what not to do in a thud practice and a thud period.” He said hits like that are “totally uncalled for” and “unacceptable.” Skoronski made it clear: “We defend our teammates, man. I don’t encourage throwing punches or fighting or anything like that, but if cheap shots are taken on our guys, it’s unacceptable for us.” That’s the kind of fire you want from your offensive line. What makes this even worse? Robinson isn’t just some guy. He’s expected to be a key piece of Tennessee’s passing attack this season after signing a massive four-year, $78 million contract in free agency. Last year, playing for the New York Giants, he racked up 92 receptions for a career-high 1,014 yards and four touchdowns. Woods, by the way, just joined the Bears on August 7th after having 39 tackles and three passes defended in 11 games with the Titans last season. So yeah, he knows these guys.
Concussion evaluations are no joke, especially as teams are gearing up for the season. This kind of incident can rattle a squad, and the focus now has to be on Robinson’s health. You just gotta hope he’s back out there soon, because Tennessee needs that explosive pass-catcher more than ever.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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