11-15-2019, 09:38 PM
(11-15-2019, 08:35 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: 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.
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 Instead they chose a fine, which will probably be rescinded after appeal, ala Mike Munchak after our last playoff game.
I'd guarantee it !
Rudolph is very far from innocent in this thing. Garrett just went so out there ballistic it's easy to ignore Rudolph's actions and sweep em under the rug.
I'm not defending Garrett in any way, hell I think he should be charged with assault.