Did anyone see what caused DD to chop block Pouncey?

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

I only saw one replay, but it seemed like no one pushed him into Pouncey, he just sort of dove at his knees while he was wrestling with someone up top. Did anyone see a replay that showed what really happened?

[Chucktownsteeler]

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[pittpete]

Yes, he dove at the side of a defensive lineman around 5 feet from him and hit Pouncey instead.
Poorly executed, cheap shot which back fired.

[Chucktownsteeler]

I have no idea what DD was thinking.

[Jooser]

that's what it looked like to me....

[feltdizz]

Yes, he dove at the side of a defensive lineman around 5 feet from him and hit Pouncey instead.
Poorly executed, cheap shot which back fired.

I don't even think the DL was that close...

[Steelhere10]

Overrated guard playing football with his eyes closed, what else could it be.

[thor75]

DD trying too hard I guess, as there was no one close.

[pittpete]

5 feet was being generous.

[RussBII]

Yes, he dove at the side of a defensive lineman around 5 feet from him and hit Pouncey instead.
Poorly executed, cheap shot which back fired.

That sorta thing is a core tenet of zone blocking. Eff it, I say.

[flippy]

The defender had his hand on DD before he dove at Pouncey. So DD had to know where the defefnder was and he didn't aim anywhere near him. I really hope someone asks DD WTF he was doing cause I've rewatched it 10 times and can't figure it out whatsoever.

[D Rock]

Did DeCastro's right foot get hit by Gilbert's left foot, causing him to lose him balance?

I can't imagine any other reason he would be going down so awkwardly and aimlessly.

[fordfixer]

Jealousy................ DD wants to be the best Offensive player on the worst O-line in the NFL and Poucey was in his way.

[pittpete]

[pittpete]

Glad we have D.Johnson for his blocking prowess