His idiotic targeting to start the game set the tone for the entire game.
Launch angle is only one consideration.
He went helmet to helmet against a defenseless player.
It might not have been deliberate. But it was very dumb and very dangerous.
As a former DB, I don't like targeting because the laws of physics often make it inevitable. However, players are now coached up to lead with the shoulder rather than the head to tackle and aim for the mid-section. That is especially emphasized with the QB. That targeting was an unforced error on Traore's part. He lost situational awareness for doing what he was taught.
He will learn from his mistake.
A complete abandonment of technique in a big game situation. His ejection cost the defense
significantly.
What are these players thinking at that moment is what I want to know.
Especially d-linemen.