What exactly was JuJu Smith-Schuster thinking when he launched himself into New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley on Sunday in what was a clearly illegal blindside block that cost the New England Patriots 10 yards?
Apparently he was inspired by a wide receiver notorious for making similar plays.
After the Patriots' 15-10 win over the Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Smith-Schuster admitted to our Phil Perry that he watched blocking highlights of former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout Hines Ward, which may have led to his over-aggressiveness on the illegal hit.