Phillips to IR

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(12-15-2021, 12:36 PM)pally Wrote: Those points came early, and the momentum swung back the Bengals way in the 4th QTR.  Why don't you blame the defense that allowed the 10 points?  They held the 49ers to a field goal on the first fumble they should have done it the 2nd time.  Why don't you blame Vonn Bell for a taunting call that led to points and more lost time on the clock?  Why aren't you blaming Ja'Marr Chase for dropping a pass in the end zone?  Why aren't you blaming Jessie Bates for dropping an interception that should have led to a pick 6 or at least field goal range field position?  Why aren't you blaming Evan McPherson for missing a field goal that if they had those points would have won the game in regulation?

To blame 1 player is ridiculous and unfair. They ALL contributed to the loss.  We saw him injured on that first muff and yet he still came back and tried again with that shouldn't that very well could have caused the 2nd muff

This was one thing that really irritated me.
It's a pretty simple rule - Don't do your action directly at/over an opposing player.
I know that refs aren't always consistent with calling these, but it's so easy to play it safe and not direct something at the opposing player directly.

With that said, I think taunting is a dumb rule. Let the players taunt each other. I get it's to help keep someone from taking offense to the taunt and injuring someone as a result, but these are adults and professionals. You are expected the be able to handle someone taunting at you without retaliation.