Football Talib suspended for the Chiefs game - Page 6

**DaFace** · 03:30 PM

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."

Mother****erJones · 11-09-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

It doesn't and I think thats one thing they're missing.

The great defenses always seem to have that one guy. Not rah rah Ray Lewis (he was awesome btw) but just one ****ing yard dog thats just nasty.

I'm not sure the Chiefs have that guy, although it does seem like Peters has some of it in him.

Hell this defense had more swagger in '12 then it does now. Maybe a new asshole of a DC will help with that.

**Rain Man** · 11-09-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

Berry looked like that early on, same as Houston, but I agree Peters is the closest thing. As much as I am bothered by guys having arrogance no matter the result of the play, the Chiefs defense could use that.

Berry played hard, but I didn't view him as an intimidator. Maybe Houston a bit. But yeah, Peters is the yard dog guy that we need.

Back in Marty's era, I always thought that guys like Dale Carter and Anthony Davis were like that. You couldn't rule out the possibility of them running over and hitting you with a folding chair. You need some of those, though obviously you want to stop short of cheap-shot guys like the Broncos have.

**petegz28** · 11-09-2015, 05:40 PM

I'm surprised they actually suspended a Bronco but as I said in the other thread last night, his appeal will allow him to play against KC most likely. He should still get suspended and I'd suspend him for a second game just for telling a flat out lie that wasn't even close to convincing.

Mr. Laz · 11-09-2015, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

This defense doesn't play with an attitude like it should

Not even close, we should be borderline dirty because we are so aggressive.

We don't even give 100%

We had Manning on the ropes in the 1st half because they were running Kubiak's offense. Sutton didn't release the dogs and go for the kill. Denver adjusted and started letting Manning work his shotgun offense and they started throwing the ball against us.

Mother****erJones · 11-09-2015, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Not even close, we should be borderline dirty because we are so aggressive.

We don't even give 100%

We had Manning on the ropes in the 1st half because they were running Kubiak's offense. Sutton didn't release the dogs and go for the kill. Denver adjusted and started letting Manning work his shotgun offense and they started throwing the ball against us.

With this defense's so-called aggressiveness, they should be like Denver. I wish they'd play with a mean streak. We need some headhunter in the secondary.

**TribalElder** · 11-09-2015, 05:46 PM

Donkeys entire team are dirtbags

staylor26 · 11-09-2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

I'm surprised they actually suspended a Bronco but as I said in the other thread last night, his appeal will allow him to play against KC most likely. He should still get suspended and I'd suspend him for a second game just for telling a flat out lie that wasn't even close to convincing.

It's already been reported that the appeal will be resolved on Wednesday of this week. It's very likely he won't play this week.

Toby Waller · 11-09-2015, 05:56 PM

hope springs eternal....wont matter

Deberg_1990 · 11-09-2015, 06:01 PM

The Broncos will miss his presence

Chiefs 14
Broncos 28

TEX · 11-09-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

It's already been reported that the appeal will be resolved on Wednesday of this week. It's very likely he won't play this week.

Then it will probably get reversed.

Because Chiefs...

Seriously, if it gets reversed, the system is broken beyond repair.

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 11-09-2015, 06:53 PM

Ramik Wilson is back for us. Give the dude starting reps.

Spott · 11-09-2015, 06:55 PM

It doesn't matter. We will still lose the game by 2 touchdowns.

vailpass · 11-09-2015, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Your defense is the equivalent to a dirty slut

Yeah baby!

**petegz28** · 11-09-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TribalElder

Donkeys entire team are dirtbags

Always have been. I mean the Raiders always played dirty but it was that "we're gonna play dirty and you know we're gonna play dirty" type of dirty.

The Broncos are just bad sports, cheap shot artists and flat out cheaters.

Potato · 11-09-2015, 07:24 PM

He's a thug

11-09-2015, 03:23 PM
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1733101	Talib suspended for the Chiefs game 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." Last edited by DaFace; 11-09-2015 at 03:30 PM..
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