In a letter to James, NFL vice president Jon Runyan emphasized the seriousness of repeated violations: "Your continued disregard for NFL playing rules will not be tolerated. Substantial penalties are warranted when players violate the rules intended to protect player safety on a repeated basis, particularly when the violations carry with them a significant risk of injury to an opposing player." This highlights the league's commitment to enforcing safety protocols.
James expressed his frustration post-game about the unnecessary roughness call: "I'll look at the film and see if they sent me a fine or whatever it is. I'm trying to get the guy to the ground. I don't feel like I hit him in the head or neck area... I don't know what else to do at this point." This illustrates the conflict players face between aggressive play and complying with safety rules.
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