11-15-2019, 08:35 PM
(11-15-2019, 12:10 PM)Pat5775 Wrote: Absolutely blows my mind how NOBODY is talking about Rudolph grabbing at Garrett’s helmet first, and how Rudolph kicked Garrett in the groin. As soon as Rudolph had his helmet ripped off, he should have backed off. Instead, he went after Garrett again and got clocked with the helmet (inexcusable action by Garrett).
If Garrett had just dropped the helmet and drilled Rudolph with a right cross to the jaw, then nobody is talking about banning him for life.
It doesn't blow my mind at all. It's kinda how the NFL/media treats the Steelers. Plus it was easy to let Rudolph off the hook when what Garrett did was visually so much worse.
(11-15-2019, 06:47 PM)coachmcneil71 Wrote: I don't see how Rudolph didn't get 2-3 games. He's going at Garrett's facemask and throat area, which instagated the entire thing. Garrett gets pissed snatches MRs helmet off. Then while being restrained by PITT offensive lineman, Rudolph reaches for Garrett's throat, with his right hand, for the second time. Then he gets bashed!!
Obviously, Garrett was/is wrong, but Rudolph deserves solid suspension.
Perhaps now ole Rog will notice the common denominator in all of these foolish, penalty laden, fight scenario finishes?
I won't hold my breath!
Imagine the scenario was exactly the same, with Burfict (as a Bengal) in place of Rudolph and Garrett was a Steeler. I have a feeling that the narrative would be quite different and there would be far more emphasis on Burfict/Rudolph kicking Garrett in the groin, going after him and attempting to pull off his helmet.
Rudolph should've gotten 1 game out of this, IMO. Instead they chose a fine, which will probably be rescinded after appeal, ala Mike Munchak after our last playoff game.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
