01-12-2016, 01:21 PM
(01-12-2016, 01:07 PM)bengalguy71 Wrote: http://thebengalsboard.com/Thread-Rules-Change-But-Not-The-Mentality
I posted this thread. When you look back at Ray Lewis, Jack Lambert, and especially Jack Tatum, it's easy to see how the NFL can change the rules, but it's more difficult to change the football mentality.
They called Jack Tatum, "The Assassin". The irony was, he was called that out of respect. Most players didn't think he was cheap or dirty, just a brutal football player.
A lot of his hits are illegal today.
Burfict's problem is twofold; he needs to learn how to play with the football mentality, staying within the rules, whether he agrees with them or not, and stop the foolish after whistle penalties, like twisting ankles, out of bounds fouls, and confrontations.
For me, if a player is truly passionate and doesn't want to do anything to hurt the team, then the after whistle penalties are inexcusable!
What did he get called for After the whistle?
