JETS Q & A: Vilma bags sack for steal

Jan/09/07 07:00 AM Filed in: Jonathan Vilma
How could Jonathan Vilma miss that sack on Tom Brady?
The linebacker, who has had a statistically solid season despite a dearth of impact plays, had a clear shot at Brady on a blind-side blitz. But instead of hitting the quarterback, Vilma lunged for the football and sailed right past, allowing a 12-yard rush on a critical third-and-6 play. "I was attempting a strip-sack," Vilma said of trying to cause a fumble. "He made a nice play by moving up instead of trying to spin back out like most quarterbacks do."

(newsday.com)