You know, there's not all that many wide receivers that need no more than one route to create that much animosity between themselves and an opposing corner, but DeAndre Hopkins is definitely one of them. It's not that the Texans' biggest and brightest star beats corners off the line, or beats them out of the break, or beats them downfield. He obviously does all of those things with regularity, but what I imagine drives his opposition the most nuts is that he just simply beats them. Like physically, and with a near oxymoronic display of subtly violent hand jousting. DeAndre Hopkins has creating separation down to such an intricately abusive science that it simply has to be annoying to those that fall victim to the forcibly aggressive formula. Assuming there was no more to that fight then what met the eye prior, Jimmie Ward wasn't being a sore loser by skipping and jumping up on Hop after the catch. He just foresaw himself becoming a hell of a lot more sore and doing a hell of a lot more losing if he didn't respond to getting smacked and bullied off his spot by a receiver who treats his routes as if they are being run through the thickest of brush. Although he's one of the most skilled guys in the entire league, I wouldn't go telling DeAndre Hopkins he plays a "skill position". If his decision to throw the first punch sans helmet is any indication, he'd be more than happy to show no finesse in feeding you a lot more than your lunch. Pour one out for DeAngelo Hall's ankles, which may or may not have been seen since...
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