Verdict on Burfict Suspension?

[CrashDavisSports]

So the appeal was yesterday, when do we expect to hear news on whether it is being upheld, reduced, removed?

 

[Cincyfan78]

Reduced to 3 games. Probably was the best case scenario for Burfict.

 

[cincygrad]

Ridiculous. What is the rationale? If it was an illegal hit that warranted a 5 game suspension, as ruled last week, what has now changed to make it a 3 game suspension? If it wasn't illegal, why have a suspension at all? The idea that all appeals give some form of relief is just silly. The logic just isn't there.

As for impact on the Bengals season - We were probably losing in GB with or without Burfict. That game doesn't matter much. But the suspension opens the door for us to start slow in two home games we absolutely must win if we want a chance this year.

 

[cincygrad]

Oh, and LMAO that Jon Runyan is the guy that is in charge of suspensions for 'cheap play.' That guy was one of the cheapest dudes to ever play the game. He's lucky he's not playing right now - He'd never be on the field.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

Oh, and LMAO that Jon Runyan is the guy that is in charge of suspensions for 'cheap play.' That guy was one of the cheapest dudes to ever play the game. He's lucky he's not playing right now - He'd never be on the field.

No kidding.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

Here is a guy saying why the hit was illegal:

Vontaze Burfict suspension: Here's the hit and why it's illegal under new NFL rule

Here is a guy that thinks Burfict is dirty but explains why the hit was legal and why he shouldn't be suspended at all.

Vontaze Burfict may be dirty, but the hit that got him suspended was completely legal

I agree with t he second guy when he presents the evidence as to why it was deemed legal and therefore, shouldn't be suspended for it. Not just because he is my favorite player, but because he made a stronger case I think.

 

[DanBengalfan]

it's legal if you're hitting a bengal. it's illegal if you are a bengal. unwritten rules.