Burfict Dirty? According to AFCN beat writers....

[muskiesfan]

I didn't even think this was in question. Folks seem to get confused that since others are dirty, it absolves Burfict and everything is okay because others do it too. Some people are simply blinded by the fact that Burfict plays for their favorite team. Regardless, Burfict is a dirty player. That does not mean every hit or play are dirty. He has built that reputation and he seems to enjoy it.

I like Vontaze. I like the energy and fire he brings to the defense. He needs to be able to play within the rules though. Twisting ankles, tapping guys in the balls, and all that other bullshit needs to stop. He can still be intimidating without going over the line. Just think how much more valuable Burfict would be to the team without all of the personal foul flags and without being suspended. For all the great things he does for the D he also hurts the team with penalties. All he has to do is play within himself and the rules. He could be just as dominant without the negatives. That's what being a professional means.

I take what the Steelers and their fans say with a grain a salt. The Steelers have been dirty and will always be dirty. Because of their history and millions of bandwagon fans, they seem to get a pass. They can beat the shit out of the Bengals and nary a flag will be thrown. Now that the Bengals have a couple of guys that dish it right back at them, the whining is unreal.