Talib: Facemask was intentional

[DaFace]

http://nesn.com/2016/02/aqib-talib-c...-foul-was-b-s/

Aqib Talib Committed Facemask ‘On Purpose’; First Personal Foul ‘Was B.S.’
by Doug Kyed

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — There was no one more ecstatic in the post-Super Bowl 50 press conference room than the always entertaining and sometimes volatile Aqib Talib.

The Broncos cornerback marched up to his podium with his three children and let out an enthused, “Yoooooo” after Denver beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10 for his first championship ring.

The night didn’t start out too positively for Talib, who was charged with two personal fouls in the first 20 minutes of action.

“It was all good,” Talib assured. “It was B.S. flags. One was on our sidelines — the guy was talking on our sideline. One I just did on purpose, and I just had to show him. It’s probably going to be a fine, but hey, we’re world champs.”

Talib’s first personal foul came when he was called for taunting after pushing Panthers wideout Corey Brown out of bounds following a Broncos sack.

“We were just talking, and it was getting a little chippy, so the ref picked me to slow the game down,” Talib said. “We didn’t do anything. We were just talking noise to each other, me and (Brown), a regular conversation.”

The second was thrown when he yanked Brown out of bounds by the receiver’s facemask to prevent a touchdown. Talib downplayed the impact of the foul.

“My teammates knew what it was,” Talib said. “He was on the 3-yard line. (With) a personal foul, he was on the 1 1/2-yard line, so it is what it is.”

The Panthers scored their only touchdown on the ensuing play, when running back Jonathan Stewart leaped over the line for the score.

“That was the most fun game I’ve played in by far,” Talib said. “I had about four or five catches on me, and I still think that was the most fun I’ve had in a game in my life.”

By the looks and sounds of it, Talib also had plenty of fun after the game, too.

[DJJasonp]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

How many times have I said this same thing?

If the league doesn't suspend Talib for admitting to what he did, the rest of the league needs to understand that you establish a healthy fear in the other team EARLY in the game so they have it in their mind the rest of the game.

So Talib made a calculated decision and was right. They'd not see it for what it was, they'd not toss him because it's the SB, and all it cost the Donks was one yard - the Panthers were going in no matter if it was 1 yard or two. And what that one yard bought him was a certain level of fear for the rest of the game.

The NFL has a choice to make and I suspect they'll blow it off with maybe a fine and then make it go away. We can only hope the Chiefs take notes this time and take what the NFL is giving.

have you heard the man speak? He's lucky to read and comprehend the instructions for ass-gaskets.

I think "calculated" and Talib have never been in the same ballpark.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Originally Posted by TimBone

I keep seeing this, and it's got to stop. They're not going to eject a guy in the biggest game if the year for committing a foul that hasn't warranted an ejection all year.

Was it cheap? Yep.

Does it make it even worse now that he's admitting he did it knowing there would only be a yard and a half penalty? Yep.

Should they look at changing the rules for plays like this one and the hit on Fleming a few weeks ago? Yep.

But he wasn't, and shouldn't have been ejected yesterday.

He's a scumbag, though.

He intentionally grabbed a player with both hands by the facemask, twisted his entire body around by his neck, and threw him out of bounds like a rag doll. He absolutely should have been ejected for that, Super Bowl or not. He could have easily broken a neck or caused other serious damage, and he did it intentionally, knowing that it would only be a 1.5-yard penalty.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Bambi

lol at people thinking Talib will get suspended. How stupid are you?

Who said he would you stupid piece of shit? I think we've been saying the NFL will be too scared.

Seriously go **** your mother again, you need a another brother!

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by DJJasonp

have you heard the man speak? He's lucky to read and comprehend the instructions for ass-gaskets.

I think "calculated" and Talib have never been in the same ballpark.

LOL, you're pretty funny. If you're not, you're new to sports.

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by Bambi

He destroyed the will of the Carolina receivers in a single act.

You think that is acceptable?

[Hydrae]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

I wasn't trying to validate the play. Not at all it was wrong. I'm just pointing out league precedent. DT did it twice and kept playing.

In a Monday nighter.


They aren't ejecting talib in the super bowl.

Different time and social climate. Not excusing what DT did or lessening it but looking at this from the NFL social perspective.

There are a lot of viewers that only watch one game a year, the Super Bowl. If you want to show the "court of public opinion" that you are serious about the violence, this would have sent the strongest message that you can send.

Actually, I suppose they did, didn't they? Just not the one that the PR guys would have liked.

[stevieray]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

The Chiefs had enough integrity to suspend DT themselves.

And a written apology. Lamar called the actions of the defense an embarrassment to the club and community.

Anyone thinking that the Chiefs are going to play like this to win better not hold their breath.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by Bambi

He destroyed the will of the Carolina receivers in a single act.

Von Miller was the only Bronco to have more of an effect on the game.

Your pussy thug beakers did nothing the entire game.

[ClevelandBronco]

Originally Posted by Squalor2

because you said the officals wouldn't eject a player in the superbowl for an ejectable foul?

Correct. I said that. They won't and they didn't.

[ClevelandBronco]

Originally Posted by DJJasonp

have you heard the man speak? He's lucky to read and comprehend the instructions for ass-gaskets.

I think "calculated" and Talib have never been in the same ballpark.

This is pretty damned close to the truth, IMHO.

[ClevelandBronco]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

Who said he would you stupid piece of shit? I think we've been saying the NFL will be too scared.

Seriously go **** your mother again, you need a another brother!

Really? I think he might get to sit for a couple of early season games.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by stevieray

And a written apology. Lamar called the actions of the defense an embarrassment to the club and community.

Anyone thinking that the Chiefs are going to play like this to win better not hold their breath.

And people wonder why Lamar was so respected...

[displacedinMN]

his comments make me think:

There are smart football players-Manning is a smart football player. He has an answer for almost any defense

There are players that are so dumb, they can only play football-Aqib Talib is that kind of player. He will be broke 3 years after he is done, living in a van down by the river.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Really? I think he might get to sit for a couple of early season games.

Sure... Let's not forget, many thought Brady would sit too.

And if they NFL mans-up, good. It'll be a rare event if they do. Plus, Talib will be the one who makes sure he's making news at a vacation destination, prolly ****ing an owner's college daughter, just to piss them off.

[BucEyedPea]

I seem to recall some chief fans calling for some players to be intentionally injured...even to the point of ruining a career. I hope they're not the same ones judging Talib.