Joey Porter

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(01-10-2016, 12:41 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: It'll be interesting to see the complete list of fines and suspensions from this game.  The whole "we should hold ourselves to a higher standard" ideal is great, until you're in the heat of competition, and realize that the rules aren't being enforced equally.  The officiating crew showed the Steelers staff that they could get away with whatever they wanted to do, when Munchak wasn't ejected for putting his hands on a player, early on in the game.  In fact, the situation with Porter should have been offsetting, and at worst only one 15 yard PF enforced for the hit on Brown. 

I understand. I'm pissed off and upset about how it all went down as well. I'm sure there will be plenty of fines to go around.

I played football for a lot of years and completely understand the heat of competition. The issue is 2 players who have a very well known history of not being able to keep their emotions in check. That simply can't happen. Just this year Burfict has helped to lose the Broncos game and the playoff game. Yes, he has to be held to a higher standard. Of the 3 players who hurt the team when it mattered most, Burfict is blaming the refs, Jones is blaming the refs, but another hot head (Jeremy Hill) is standing up and taking responsibility. Jones and Burfict should be right there with Hill. Unfortunately, that will never happen as both as selfish, emotional hot heads who can't keep themselves in check.

Again, Porter should've been flagged. I'm right there with you, but it wasn't called. Pointing the finger saying it's his fault doesn't change the fact that Adam Jones should be able to hand some shit talking.