Talib suspended for the Chiefs game

[DaFace]

It's in the other Talib thread, but this is obviously newsworthy since we play them this week.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14...-game-eye-poke

Broncos CB Aqib Talib suspended 1 game for poking player in eye
Jeff Legwold, ESPN Staff Writer

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib has been suspended for one game by the NFL for poking Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen in the right eye in the closing minutes of the Sunday's 27-24 loss.

However, Talib, according to team sources, is appealing the suspension in the hopes of playing Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. If the suspension is upheld, Talib would lose one game check -- $323,529.41 on a $5.5 million base salary.

"Talib was penalized for unnecessary roughness late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game in Indianapolis for forcefully poking an opponent in the eye after the conclusion of a play," the league said in a statement explaining Talib's punishment.

NFL Vice President of Football Operations Merton Hanks "ruled that Talib's action placed his opponent at unnecessary risk of injury and should have been avoided," according to the statement.

"I sat with Aqib on the plane, coming home [Sunday] night,'' said Broncos coach Gary Kubiak on Monday. "I had a long talk with him. He's wrong, he needs to stay out of the situation. It hurt the team, he knows that. But by no means did he, I'm convinced, have intentions of poking anybody in the eye. That's where we're at. I'm come straight from meetings to you guys.''

Kubiak said Broncos executive vice president of football operations/general manager John Elway had been in contact with league officials Monday morning about the incident.

"My understanding is that they were jawing at each other,'' Kubiak said Monday. "And he went to push him, which he shouldn't do anyway, it doesn't matter and obviously his hands are inside his facemask. But I'm convinced and after talking to Aqib that he had no intention of poking anybody in the eye.''

Talib was assessed two penalties that came four plays apart in the final 2 minutes, 35 seconds of Sunday's game. The first was when Talib was flagged for poking Allen in the eye following some pushing and shoving after a 2-yard run by Frank Gore.

Broncos linebacker Von Miller and Allen were facemask to facemask after some post-play shoving and Talib joined the fray and jabbed two fingers inside Allen's helmet.

"From my angle, I see [Allen] head-butt Von a little bit. I went over to poke his head, and I think my hand slipped and hit his face,'' Talib told reporters after the game. "He acted like he got in an 18-passenger car wreck. I guess that's what type of guy he is."

Allen thought it was an intentional act by Talib.

"You're taught since little league football to play to the whistle within the boundaries of the game," Allen said. "I just felt like Aqib, who is a heckuva player, Pro Bowl player, a guy of his caliber I look up to, went outside the boundary of the game and decided to take a cheap shot. Out of nowhere, I saw something, and it went into my eye. First time I've ever been poked in the eye intentionally when I'm not on the bottom of the pile. Very blurry. My eye is still really sore."

Talib responded with "You think I play football to poke people in the eye? It was an honest mistake."

Kubiak said following the game Talib must stay composed as the game gets "chippy.''

"Both sides are talking, and you have to handle your business," Kubiak said late Sunday night. "So that's on me, and I've got to make sure if he's out there he's got to handle his business." Kubiak said after the game that he didn't see what caused the second penalty on Talib but he would take a look at the game video to see what transpired.

"I thought we did a great job of keeping our composure in the second half, thought we got ourselves in a position to win," Kubiak said. "Did we do some not very smart things at the end of the game to not get the ball back? I agree with that.

"[Talib] knows we can't do those things," cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said following the game. "We know we have to keep our composure, and we usually do. Emotions run high. We were going to lose, and people were frustrated all around."

[Red Beans]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

So, you're picking up TEX's line... cool. And, what is it that makes you think I'm nervous?

Technically, anything can happen on any given Sunday. We all know that. I was nervous before the Packers game and nervous before the Colts game, although I never imagined the defense crapping the bed like that.

I'm not all that nervous about the KC game. Yes, they could win, but I highly doubt it. Take Ware and Talib out, the Broncos are pretty deep on defense and it's not like KC gives you too much reason to be scared.

But, if you wanna run with the notion that I'm nervous... have at it.

I think it will be close in spurts, but in the end - Denver wins 27 to 17 or 30 to 20.

That's a pretty long explanation for someone who isn't nervous...

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Red Beans

That's a pretty long explanation for someone who isn't nervous...

Well, I do try to keep things simple for you guys.

Look, KC is 1-3 on the road this year... coming off a bye and after a blowout of the Lions across the pond. I get the wild enthusiasm of being 2 spots out of the final wildcard slot. I get it.

The only winning team KC beat was the Steelers and that was at home against the #3 QB.

You still have Alex Smith... (drops the mic)

[Mile High Mania]

And, I hope they uphold Talib's suspension for this game. It's the best thing to do.. and it would give you guys a reason to find something else to complain about going into Sunday.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Red Beans

That's a pretty long explanation for someone who isn't nervous...

Exactly. Just more "Tool Talk." Its his way...

[Red Beans]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Well, I do try to keep things simple for you guys.

Look, KC is 1-3 on the road this year... coming off a bye and after a blowout of the Lions across the pond. I get the wild enthusiasm of being 2 spots out of the final wildcard slot. I get it.

The only winning team KC beat was the Steelers and that was at home against the #3 QB.

You still have Alex Smith... (drops the mic)

The wild enthusiasm is really rooted in screwing with a donkey fan who spends an inordinate amount of time on a Chiefs message board. You spending so much time here is like that story that Hog Farmer always tells about the boar trying to **** the Canadian Goose that is always out by his pig shit lagoon. It's weird and unnatural.

[Red Beans]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

And, I hope they uphold Talib's suspension for this game. It's the best thing to do.. and it would give you guys a reason to find something else to complain about going into Sunday.

How generous of you.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Red Beans

The wild enthusiasm is really rooted in screwing with a donkey fan who spends an inordinate amount of time on a Chiefs message board. You spending so much time here is like that story that Hog Farmer always tells about the boar trying to **** the Canadian Goose that is always out by his pig shit lagoon. It's weird and unnatural.

You know, back in the day when KC didn't consistently suck... it was never given much thought as to why rival fans spent time here. But, the last few years, it's changed a bit. If KC wins the game on Sunday, feel free to have a mod delete my account.

[OctoberFart]

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Red Beans

The wild enthusiasm is really rooted in screwing with a donkey fan who spends an inordinate amount of time on a Chiefs message board. You spending so much time here is like that story that Hog Farmer always tells about the boar trying to **** the Canadian Goose that is always out by his pig shit lagoon. It's weird and unnatural.

Bingo. It says way more about him than whatever the **** he says here. That's a whole other issue though.

Be careful, you might upset some Mule Tool Disciples he's managed to fool all these years. Which by the way says worlds about them too...

[Red Beans]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

You know, back in the day when KC didn't consistently suck... it was never given much thought as to why rival fans spent time here. But, the last few years, it's changed a bit. If KC wins the game on Sunday, feel free to have a mod delete my account.

I'm surprised your keyboard still works when it's filled with tears of rage. I'd be happy to make that request. Why don't you PM Bob Dole and set that up.

[Red Beans]

Originally Posted by TEX

Bingo. It says way more about him than whatever the **** he says here. That's a whole other issue though.

Be careful, you might upset some Mule Tool Disciples he's managed to fool all these years. Which by the way says worlds about them too...

It's funny. I have a little time to spend on a message board that celebrates things I enjoy... Other than to troll at an opportune time, I can't imagine having the extra time to spend on an message board dedicated to another team.

Seems to speak to how shitty donkey fans are in general or how awesome this board is. Maybe a little of both...

[ClevelandBronco]

Suspension lifted yet? Did the check clear?

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Red Beans

It's funny. I have a little time to spend on a message board that celebrates things I enjoy... Other than to troll at an opportune time, I can't imagine having the extra time to spend on an message board dedicated to another team.

Seems to speak to how shitty donkey fans are in general or how awesome this board is. Maybe a little of both...

Rich stuff...

[Red Beans]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Suspension lifted yet? Did the check clear?

Don't be obtuse. You know this is a hand to hand, cash transaction.

[Baby Lee]

Originally Posted by TribalElder

Donkeys entire team are dirtbags

Any justice, and their D squad would be viewed the way the Chiefs D was after the Monday night meltdown.

Patience.