NEW York Giants offensive lineman James Hudson tried a new technique to get a leg up on his opponents.
Hudson got the start for the Giants on Sunday as Andrew Thomas was out with injury.
The game against the Dallas Cowboys was Hudson's second start of the season, but it did not go well.
He was heavily penalized in the game, with one call going against his new defensive technique.
While blocking for quarterback Russell Wilson , Hudson opted for brute force instead of technique.
With defensive end James Houston bursting around the edge, Hudson swung his arm around and smacked Houston on the back of the end.
Technically, the method was a success as it got Houston down to the ground and he was unable to get to Wilson.
However, the blocking technique was not legal and it forced the o