Vernon Davis gets tackled by his penis...

[Upton]

I don't know that I've ever seen that before. Have to wonder why it's legal, they throw a flag for everything else.

Anyway, as every male knows, it must have hurt like hell... but Vernon was fine after a couple minutes and was out for just 1 play..

[madinmaryland]

1. No sex thread in the sports group!

[KamaAina]

2. What's the refs' hand signal for a dick tackle??

Probably one they practice overnight!!

[hughee99]

3. Perhaps it's like getting tackled by long hair...

if you don't protect it, it's your own fault. NFL players should know better, hang your hammer at your own risk.

[bluedigger]

4. It's not illegal because it's an unwritten rule every man knows.

It applies to every sport, occupation, and non-sexual activity - you just don't do that.

[Upton]

5. As you're aware..there is an unwritten rule

Unfortunately for Davis, Rams safety T.J. McDonald didn't observe it. Vernon said post game, that after he was grabbed by the crotch, he yelled for McDonald to let go, but he wouldn't do it. Really a low blow..

[Goblinmonger]

6. That's the risk you take

when you make the decision to not wear a cup so that you can have more speed.

[Auggie]

7. Shaun Smith, DT with Kansas City, targeted genitals more than once

http://larrybrownsports.com/football/anthony-davis-says-shaun-smith-grabbed-his-balls-also/31701

Should be a 15 yard personal foul IMO.

[RockaFowler]

8. And here is Vernon Davis' Tweet about it

Vernon Davis ✔ @VernonDavis85
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It should be a league rule saying that a defender can not tackle a player by his penis. #NFL the most painful thing ever! #NFL

http://deadspin.com/it-should-be-a-league-rule-saying-that-a-defender-can-n-1475002532