Pulling for the Bengals until......

[SCMunnerlyn1]

Just now, Swan said:

I agree. I thought it was clean, just chance that Brown's head dipped into Burfict's shoulder. Not sure about the Pacman call either, looked like Porter was trying to stir up some sh*t.

I agree it was likely instigated and it was very smart of them to target him. I only take issue with the hit. 

[morgan55]

poo after what that ass hole did to cam and Greg no one here should ever stick up for that trash... Glad they lost..

[davos]

It's always nice to root for parody, but then there's the Bengals vs. Any Opponent (Minus NFCS+Seahawks) 

[Nick_81]

Just now, SCMunnerlyn1 said:

Yes really. I'm a firm believer in being an enforcer across the middle. Tough poo the dude got hurt, But he hit him with the shoulder and iirc Brown touched the ball. 

That's borderline retarded. He was going for his fuging head.  Shoulder first or not...

[Swan]

4 minutes ago, SCMunnerlyn1 said:

Yes really. I'm a firm believer in being an enforcer across the middle. Tough poo the dude got hurt, But he hit him with the shoulder and iirc Brown touched the ball. 

If I recall, the flag wasn't thrown until Brown was noticeably hurt. Definitely late

[Growl]

Burfict did lead with his shoulder on that hit. I guess it's up to viewer discretion whether intent should play a part.  I don't think it should, but Burifict has cultivated a reputation for himself and it wasn't surprising they went the route they did. I also kind of feel the second flag should've been offsetting because JOey Porter was, for some reason, out there instigating.

[Growl]

2 minutes ago, PhillyB said:

burfict's hit was stupid but a little more forgivable since it was at full speed in a football game against an unpredictably-moving target.

adam jones? grabbing a coach's lapel and jerking him around? unforgivably stupid.

People will coo and caw because of the end result and his reputation, but unless you've played the game I don't think you quite understand how fast things happen in those situations. Again, I think his reputation which he has earned played a part.

[SCMunnerlyn1]

So far it's looking like we're pretty evenly split on whether it was malicious. And, this coming from a board who has every reason to hate Burfict. 

[Zaximus]

The thing is, he doesn't get benefit of the doubt because of all the previous dirty plays, much like Suh.

[Kevin Greene]

Gimme a break. this was malicious and completely unnecessary and will be called every time in the NFL. As it should be. Fug Burfict.

[Kevin Greene]

Purposeful hit to the head of a defenseless receiver if you can't see that........

[Hogmolliesmaht]

Eh, the hit on Gio Bernard was more dirty, IMO. That was crown of the helmet into the guy's chin. I don't care if he was defenseless or not, that should be flagged.

 

Burfict is a jack ass though.

[SCMunnerlyn1]

I see a guy going about half speed that hits him in the head with a shoulder as if he was bracing for contact. 

[heelsrule1988]

The nation will now truly learn what we have known since that October afternoon in 2014: Vontaze Burfict is a disgusting piece of scum that doesn't belong in football.