Burfict suspended 3 games

[Be Weary of Query]

 

[futballiscool]

I knew someone was going to beat to the punch on that one. That's an excessive penalty. I know the argument can be made that he's a repeat offender but suspend him for one game if that's the case

 

[Bridgeburner]

Should have been an entire year with reinstatement pending psychological evaluation.

 

[cincygrad]

My thinking is that it would be reduced to 1 or 2 games on appeal, but the timing is bad..... NFL is trying to make a point for the rest of the playoffs, so they'll likely just uphold hit and the final decision will be just in time for this week.

 

[cincygrad]

Burfict is a dirty player. I think that much is clear. Some of the shit he does on the field is just stupid.

That said, some of the things he's accused of doing are just absurd. I saw videos today trying to justify how he was purposely trying injure Big Ben's shoulder..... Big Ben is one of the most difficult quarterbacks to tackle that has ever lived. Burfict was lucky to wrap him up and wrestle him to the ground. The idea that he could preemptively plan to slam him on his throwing shoulder and then in one motion knee him in the same shoulder on purpose is not anywhere near the realm of reality.

 

[alf8478]

I think he's more reckless than dirty.

 

[cincygrad]

I think he's more reckless than dirty.

The high hits are reckless..... The punching guys in the balls and twisting ankles is dirty. I think he's both.

 

[bphillips4gg]

I think he's more reckless than dirty.

This. I don't think he actively trying to injure someone most of the time, just trying to hit them as hard as he can. And I watched that hit on Brown in slow motion. If Brown doesn't lower his head into Burfict's shoulder, he doesn't get knocked out like Creed in Rocky IV. Hell, there may not have even been contact with Burfict at all. Burfict may have been lining him up to destroy him, but it's impossible to argue that he actually veered into Brown at the end of that play.

There were multiple plays Saturday where a Steelers receiver dropped their head into contact, including the play that resulted in a bullshit penalty on Williams. I was taught in peewee football not to lower your head into contact, these guys should know better.

 

[Gypsumstack]

So how long before we get to hear about the fines and/or suspensions for Shazier, Porter, and Munchak?

 

[DanBengalfan]

it doesn't help matters that when he plays divisional rivals the opponents are doing the same things and getting away with it, giving him the appearance that it's normal. he needs to look down at his low market uniform and know his roll as an NFL jobber.

If he really did what they think he did, then he would have been suspended for a year. but they know he didn't really do what they are suspending him for, so they only suspend him for 3 games. it's hypocritical beyond any measure of nonsense. to top it off, the hit on gio is still described as "legit".... most insane statement the NFL has ever made. he was defenseless, didn't have his footing, and nearly was paralyzed. steelers player flops and everyone loses their minds. it's beyond ridiculous at this point. but of course, there's one thing the NFL wants to see more, and that's for Denver and NE to play each other, so this game will be forgotten soon.

If we quit signing thugs; however, the NFL and media would love us. something to think about.

I'm tired and rambling.

 

[JBUCK66]

I love the guy. Hit the mofo again next year

 

[Superbelt]

Burfict is a dirty player. I think that much is clear. Some of the shit he does on the field is just stupid.

That said, some of the things he's accused of doing are just absurd. I saw videos today trying to justify how he was purposely trying injure Big Ben's shoulder..... Big Ben is one of the most difficult quarterbacks to tackle that has ever lived. Burfict was lucky to wrap him up and wrestle him to the ground. The idea that he could preemptively plan to slam him on his throwing shoulder and then in one motion knee him in the same shoulder on purpose is not anywhere near the realm of reality.

The sack itself was fine. I have no problem with that. Totally legal. It was the knee to the shoulder at the end. Not just kneed him, but wound that up and gave it force. He's not dumb, he knows where to target to hurt a guy. He went after the throwing shoulder after the sack. He doesn't get the benefit of the doubt on this. Not with his history.

Same like when he purposefully twisted the ankles of Cam and his TE, against Carolina who were both nursing ankle injuries. Dude has no place in the league when he does things like that.

 

[mrschaney]

I hope he starts taking out knees next year, against the steelers that is.

 

[Superbelt]

We wouldn't expect him to try to do anything else.

 

[dare2be]

So how long before we get to hear about the fines and/or suspensions for Shazier, Porter, and Munchak?

Porter was fined. I'm still flabbergasted that the Shazier hit is still being called legit.

 

[bphillips4gg]

The sack itself was fine. I have no problem with that. Totally legal. It was the knee to the shoulder at the end. Not just kneed him, but wound that up and gave it force. He's not dumb, he knows where to target to hurt a guy. He went after the throwing shoulder after the sack. He doesn't get the benefit of the doubt on this. Not with his history.

Same like when he purposefully twisted the ankles of Cam and his TE, against Carolina who were both nursing ankle injuries. Dude has no place in the league when he does things like that.

Boo fucking hoo. This whining and bitching is old. Everyone has been composing any Burfict, the handful of beyond drunk fans cheering when Ben was hurt and Jones getting (rightfully) pissed about that sack of shit Porter being in the field. How about you take a look at what your scumbag linebacker was doing when Bernard was out cold in the field? If Burfict was half as "dirty" as you faggots make him out to be, Brown would've left the field on a stretcher. That was a glancing blow at best and if he really was looking to tee off he would've broken your flopper's neck.

You team employs a guy that gets in front of a microphone and talks shit like he's on reality TV and is supposed to be responsible for keeping his players from instigating this shit. Instead, he incites it. If you wanna talk about "thugs", your piece of shit head coach goes out of his way to act like one.

 

[Superbelt]

Ok, later. Have a nice offseason.

 

[redseat]

I knew someone was going to beat to the punch on that one. That's an excessive penalty. I know the argument can be made that he's a repeat offender but suspend him for one game if that's the case

4 games for more likely than not knowing about deflating footballs..... and you think 3 games is excessive? This isn't his first go around. I think 3 is appropriate but he will appeal and probably get 1

 

[GNG]

I knew someone was going to beat to the punch on that one. That's an excessive penalty. I know the argument can be made that he's a repeat offender but suspend him for one game if that's the case

He's lucky he wasn't suspended for a season.

 

[GNG]

I hope he starts taking out knees next year, against the steelers that is.

A classy comment by you.