11-28-2018, 05:48 AM
(11-27-2018, 10:38 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: It's a combination of several things, the Burfict storm if you will. He's lost his football shape because he's missed so many games over the last few seasons. The PED's are probably a factor. The injuries have took the edge off of him, there's just that shadow of a doubt that his next good hard hit is his last. Just being a Bengal under the Mike and Merv show anybody would lose their edge.
And biggest of all the NFL has made him into the current whipping boy. some brought on by himself, some just he was a convenient target. Which basically has pulled his teeth. His heart just isn't really in it.
His style of play, like it or not is a relic of the past !
He has to deal with the national media calling him a villain all the time, random Steeler fans shitting in his yard, systematically unfair fines, shots taken by media personalities, and dirty play from other NFL players. It wears on someone after a while. I think that he's just going out there and going through the motions to some extent. When he tries to do the best job that he can, he is punished in some way with fines or what-have-you. And to think, the Broncos were allowed to spear Cam Newton in the head continuously after their SB tour(something that could seriously damage his long term health), but Burfict is forever paying for that single ankle twist. It's a sham and a shame for paying fans who enjoyed watching Burfict play elite quality football.
(11-28-2018, 12:09 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Or Carlos Dunlap.
Mixon was at a party and was provoked prior to becoming violent. Dunlap had what, a single DUI? Foster's problems aren't in the same ballpark. His problems are repetitive and systemic. He just can't seem to control himself. It's best to NOT to enable that sort of person and depend on that person to help carry an organization imo.
(11-28-2018, 03:15 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Just wait until Jay wants to trade him for Andy!
This is actually a better idea than hiring Hue Jackson to be HC of this organization.
