Brandon Jacobs helmet goes into the stands

[rdeversole]

Although, you'd think throwing something at a fan (intentional or not) would automatically have you on the bench the rest of the game via some kind of NFL rule, not just the coaches opinion.

[legaleagle92481]

Although, you'd think throwing something at a fan (intentional or not) would automatically have you on the bench the rest of the game via some kind of NFL rule, not just the coaches opinion.

Thats a slippery slope. For example say player scores a TD in a home game he is celebrating and flings the ball in the air it lands in the stands. Should he be ejected for that? Let's say its a playoff game and the receiver is Randy Moss or Andre Johnson (i.e. a guy who his team would be at a competive disadvantage without).

[rdeversole]

Thats a slippery slope. For example say player scores a TD in a home game he is celebrating and flings the ball in the air it lands in the stands. Should he be ejected for that? Let's say its a playoff game and the receiver is Randy Moss or Andre Johnson (i.e. a guy who his team would be at a competive disadvantage without).

I agree. However, it was outside of the on field activities/plays and could've really hurt a fan. The crowd is focused on the field not on what stupid things players are doing on the sidelines. If it's during play then fair game, but in the exact instance like this (of complete player ignorance) then I think there should be some kind of recourse.

[sox83cubs84]

Giving the helmet back stinks, but, unfortunately, is necessary, as a previous poster mentioned. The guy got a game ball (also indicated by a previous poster), so it isn't like he went home emptyhanded. And, with a story like he has to tell, the memory plus the ball...he could've done a lot worse.

Dave Miedema

[tkd7]

I guess I'm not in the school that once something goes into the stands its fair play and its a fans to own.

Besides that, the NFL puts up nets for extra points and field goals, its not like the NFL has a habit of giving away stuff.

[Preston]

Wouldn't a reasonable solution be to give him the helmet AFTER the game? So he could play with it and then when the game is over give the helmet to the fan, and Jacobs could get a new helmet for the following week.

[tkd7]

I'm guessing a football player breaks in a helmet for a season to fit his head just right. Its the most important piece of safety equipment a player has in his job, I still can't see why he is expected to give it away. I don't think that was his intention when he threw it in the crowd. If I leave my keys or cell phone behind, I don't think I would be out of line to expect them back and not leave them as a souvenir for someone.

I think I'm in the minority here though.