Burfict suspended for hit on Antonio Brown

[ChiliConCarnage]

It was a pretty brutal hit

[OnTheWarpath15]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-a-suspension/

Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict will surely receive league discipline for his hit to the head that gave Steelers receiver Antonio Brown a concussion. But Burfict’s discipline may not simply be the routine fine that players regularly get for helmet-to-helmet hits.

NFL discipline is designed to come down harder on repeat offenders, and Burfict’s status as a repeat offender could lead to a suspension.

Burfict was fined for three different penalties he committed the last time he played the Steelers, one low hit on Ben Roethlisberger and two unnecessary roughness calls.

In 2014, Burfict was fined $25,000 for twisting the ankles of Panthers players. In that incident, many thought Burfict got off easy, and Panthers players openly called for Burfict to be suspended.

In 2013, Burfict was fined $31,000 after one game and $21,000 after another for multiple violations, including two separate hits to the head and neck area of opposing players.

Add it all up, and it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that repeated fines aren’t getting through to Burfict. When that happens, the NFL’s next step is usually to impose a suspension. There’s a good chance Burfict won’t be on the field when the regular season begins in eight months.

And I'm pretty sure the fines for his actions in the regular season game against the Steelers were over $70k.

Dude's a ****ing cheapshot artist and deserved at least two games. Certainly not upset he got an extra.

[KCUnited]

The entire broadcast was practically foreshadowing Burfict doing something stupid to negatively impact his team. It was never a matter of if, but when, then boom. Dude ran back out of the tunnel like 9th inning Matt Harvey in game 5.

[Buehler445]

He will appeal and get igt to 1

[OnTheWarpath15]

Just read he was fined $50k for an incident in the Week 17 game against the Ravens as well.

[Discuss Thrower]

Repeat offender that decided to go head hunting at the same time a movie about the NFL covering up head trauma sustained by its players.

No sympathy for that idiot.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Repeat offender that decided to go head hunting at the same time a movie about the NFL covering up head trauma sustained by its players.

No sympathy for that idiot.

And the majority of this dipshit's fines this season came from dirty plays that occurred against...

Pittsburgh.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

And the majority of this dipshit's fines this season came from dirty plays that occurred against...

Pittsburgh.

I was furious that the Chiefs didn't take a chance on Burfict and to be honest, his talent probably still makes this stuff worth the headache.

But there may not be a more irredeemable shithead in the league right now (non-Greg Hardy division).

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I was furious that the Chiefs didn't take a chance on Burfict and to be honest, his talent probably still makes this stuff worth the headache.

But there may not be a more irredeemable shithead in the league right now (non-Greg Hardy division).

Same here, and I can't help but wonder if he was the lone dipshit, if he couldn't slow his roll a bit.

But he's just one dipshit on a roster full of dipshits, on a team owned by a guy that collects dipshits like it's his job.

Adam Jones, Tank Johnson, Chris Henry...

[rtmike]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I was furious that the Chiefs didn't take a chance on Burfict and to be honest, his talent probably still makes this stuff worth the headache.

But there may not be a more irredeemable shithead in the league right now (non-Greg Hardy division).

Yeah, I was a little bummed too. He was Pac 12 so I got to hear about & watch him play a little more.
What really blew me away was the teams with more than a few 7th round picks didn't take a chance.


I can't help but wonder if a different environment with level headed veterans instead of someone like PacMan would have kept him on the straight & narrow. I remember several folks coming to Burficts defense out of college. He may have turned the corner but once he got on that team the corner turned into a round a bout & he was back where he was trying to escape.

Pac returns punts or kickoffs, can't remember. But that's about all he's good for. The couple games I watched this year he was constantly getting thrown at.

[Chief Northman]

Officiating is what allowed this game to escalate to the stupidity levels it did. Not flagging Shazier for leading with the crown of his helmet DIRECTLY to Bernard,s face absolutely had to be flagged. When it was not, Pitt applied salt to the wound in challenging the fumble and being awarded the ball. Shazier and the Pitt sideline were celebrating the hit and that is what set the Bengals off....

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Chief Northman

Officiating is what allowed this game to escalate to the stupidity levels it did. Not flagging Shazier for leading with the crown of his helmet DIRECTLY to Bernard,s face absolutely had to be flagged. When it was not, Pitt applied salt to the wound in challenging the fumble and being awarded the ball. Shazier and the Pitt sideline were celebrating the hit and that is what set the Bengals off....

Big believer in personal responsibility, eh?

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Chief Northman

Officiating is what allowed this game to escalate to the stupidity levels it did. Not flagging Shazier for leading with the crown of his helmet DIRECTLY to Bernard,s face absolutely had to be flagged. When it was not, Pitt applied salt to the wound in challenging the fumble and being awarded the ball. Shazier and the Pitt sideline were celebrating the hit and that is what set the Bengals off....

I don't think the Shazier hit was intentionally dirty. He came in for the hit and they hit helmets. It happens on runs.

[Chief Northman]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I don't think the Shazier hit was intentionally dirty. He came in for the hit and they hit helmets. It happens on runs.

No offense but that's bullshit. Watch the replay in slow motion. Shazier drops his head down as to initiate contact with the top of his helmet. You are taught in Pop Warner to never do this because of the danger it presents to both the tackler and the player with the ball. Spearing/launching/targeting (NCAA rule) all apply here AINEC.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by Chief Northman

No offense but that's bullshit. Watch the replay in slow motion. Shazier drops his head down as to initiate contact with the top of his helmet. You are taught in Pop Warner to never do this because of the danger it presents to both the tackler and the player with the ball. Spearing/launching/targeting (NCAA rule) all apply here AINEC.

If I am recalling the correct play, yeah, he speared the guy. Stupid play that warrants a disciplinary action.