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September 22, 2010, 02:22 PM

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Just saw a recent article where Jay Ratliff's grandparents died this week in a house fire. Tragic for anyone and their family. Felt I had to tip my hat to a play made by Jay last week against Chicago that I have not seen in 20+ years.

Jay left his tackle position late in the game on a screen pass by Chicago to Hester and pursued the play way way downfield and made the tackle at the 3 yrd line. Yeah Sensabaugh was there to assist but my point is this guy NEVER gave up and followed this play 38 yrds downfield--he's a beast.

Last time I saw a Dallas tackle make such a play was Randy White chasing an Eagle WR from mid-field to tackle him inside the 5 yrd line. Most defensive tackles aren't making plays 40+ yrds downfield. I think you can see this clip on an ESPN "top 10 Cowboys" segment.

Ratliff plays with the same intensity and full-throttle engine that White played with. Ratliff is a monster on the inside and never gives up on a play. Great pursuit. May he continue to enjoy success and get through this difficult time with the loss of his grandparents.

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September 22, 2010 03:01 PM ET

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Losing any family member that way is horrible, let's hope they died in their sleep and never knew what was happening.

Just read the story and unfortunately his Grandfather was a double amputee and his Grandmother tried to save him from the fire and they did not make it.

That sucks. Wouldn't wish that on anyone.