Terry Baldshaw wrote:There is no reason to suspend Rudolph. How many players get into a scuffle and grab another player's facemask? How many are suspended for doing so?
I could say that the Steelers contributed to the mess by passing with 15 seconds left. The game was OVER. Run the ball and end it. Garrett grabbed Rudolph and refused to let go, finally taking the QB to the ground. Many QBs get upset over such an action. The problem started when Garrett lost his cool. The fast that no damage occurred to Rudolph is irrelevant. Garrett used the helmet as a weapon with the intent to do harm.
I don't blame Pouncey for defending his QB. He kicked a another man, however, and that is a cowardly act.
It was a violent end to a depressingly dull game between two mediocre teams.
Yes, thank you, someone else closely watched the last play of the game!
First off, the game was well over. The last play was not going to decide anything. Garrett drives Rudolph into the ground, when he really did not need to make contact with the QB. Why wasn't there a roughing the passer flag?
If the Browns have any integrity they would fire Freddie Kitchens. The fact this entire situation took place raises a large red flag that Kitchens has ZERO control of the team.