Debunking the “Cam ducked his head” nonsense

Thursday night’s shades-of-Bountygate attack on Cam Newton by the Broncos included among other illegal hits a helmet-to-helmet blow initiated by Denver safety Darian Stewart. Since the game ended, a theory has emerged that the hit complied with the rules because Newton ducked his head, setting up the helmet-to-helmet contact. Stewart acknowledged the theory with appreciation…