Chiefs' Tyreek Hill could be punished by NFL for his peace sign

[thabear04]

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Tyreek Hill exploded Thursday night against the Patriots on a 75-yard pass play for a touchdown. Hill ended up being wide open down the field, so he took some additional time to celebrate and put a peace sign to New England's defenders.

According to a source from ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio, the gesture "should have been a foul for taunting."

The problem with Hill's peace sign isn't the fact he did it, but it's because he did it in the direction of a defender. The part of the rulebook that explains this part of taunting goes as such: "The use of baiting or taunting acts or words that engender ill will between teams. One could argue Hill making that gesture is baiting the Patriots.

Although Hill wasn't penalized for the play, he can still be punished once the league looks over the game. For context as to how much the fine could be, let's look at a case last year involving Odell Beckham Jr. The Giants receiver was fined $24,000 for a taunting penalty in which all he did was exchange words with a defender.

If Hill does end up getting fined, we'd likely have to hear it from him first. The league doesn't announce fines, and we often have to find out through other mediums when players get punished.

The league has laxed up a bit on its celebration rules for 2017, but the first game in Week 1 could set a standard for other players regarding the taunting aspect.

[penbrook]

Ill will?? A peace sign in times like these are what we need. Peace signs are better than taking a knee

[Spott]

Lame. Although I wish that somebody would nut kick Kelce for his after the play is dead nonsense.

[Sandy Vagina]

I thought the League stated they were easing off a bit with the the celebratory squashing?

Nah, wbf

[fan4ever]

I think any gesture could be taken as taunting...I wish he'd quit doing it.

[Sandy Vagina]

Lame. Although I wish that somebody would nut kick Kelce for his after the play is dead nonsense.

It was so evident he was going to. Almost can't blame him.. as I thought the tackler on top of him should have received a flag for excessive assholishness. Refs just let dude molest Kelce until Kelce reacted.

Was so clear that the refs were filthy in this one.

[thabear04]

Lame. Although I wish that somebody would nut kick Kelce for his after the play is dead nonsense.

I agree he going to cost his team a loss or a big game that's on the line.

[New World Order]

So out of all the calls that went the Patriots way last night the media focuses on the one that wasn't called but should have been

**** you media

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Blame it on DAT , he wasn't there to high five him so Tyreek didn't know what to do with his free hand.

[BWillie]

Isn't the NFL in the business for entertainment?

Start fucking acting like it. For F******* sake man. Stop fining people this ticky tack shit.

[ping2000]

All players should be allowed to take a dump in the pats end zone without penalty.

[SAUTO]

Lame. Although I wish that somebody would nut kick Kelce for his after the play is dead nonsense.

The defender torqued his head a couple times in the pile.

Doesn't excuse being a fucking idiot though.

[KCUnited]

Who throws up a peace sign while celebrating? Has to be another meaning, right? A fucking peace sign??

[SAUTO]

He was peace-ing out on him.

[Hydrae]

Lovely citation:

According to a source from ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio, the gesture "should have been a foul for taunting."

Certainly not like it is coming from the league.

:shake:

[bevischief]

He was peace-ing out on him.

It was a blessing...

[KCUnited]

Lol. Peace out might be even dumber than just peace.

[DJJasonp]

Lovely citation:

According to a source from ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio, the gesture "should have been a foul for taunting."

Certainly not like it is coming from the league.

:shake:

Is Florio another Patriot bean-bag massager?

[SAUTO]

Lol. Peace out might be even dumber than just peace.

Im sure that's what he meant. While running away he throws a peace sign.

[Rain Man]

A peace sign isn't taunting. It's bringing a message of peace and harmony to the world.

Now, if it was a Winston Churchill V for victory sign, that would be taunting.

[KCUnited]

I guess I didn't realize peace out was still a thing. Are they watching A Different World reruns in the locker room?

[Chief Pagan]

A peace sign isn't taunting. It's bringing a message of peace and harmony to the world.

Now, if it was a Winston Churchill V for victory sign, that would be taunting.

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[MahiMike]

it was taunting. plain and simple

[Frazod]

Is Florio another Patriot bean-bag massager?

Aren't they all? :shake:

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

it was taunting. plain and simple

No it wasn't. He was signaling the defender to just take it easy because you'll never catch me.

[The Franchise]

It was so evident he was going to. Almost can't blame him.. as I thought the tackler on top of him should have received a flag for excessive assholishness. Refs just let dude molest Kelce until Kelce reacted.

Was so clear that the refs were filthy in this one.

And that's why I'm not harping on Kelce. That's the 2nd time now that refs have blatantly let defenders basically molest him and not call shit. It has to be infuriating to him. Should he learn to control his emotions better? Yes. But the refs need to pull their heads out of their asses as well.

[GloryDayz]

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[SAUTO]

I guess I didn't realize peace out was still a thing. Are they watching A Different World reruns in the locker room?

Fresh prince i think. ROFL

[tmax63]

I'll bet Roger calls Florio every Monday morning to verify all fines and punishments and ensure that no scofflaws get away with any infraction

[TimBone]

Ashamed to admit I still say peace out sometimes when hanging up the phone.

[TimBone]

But I still wear Cross Colours too. So...yeah.

[TribalElder]

I was surprised they didn't flag us for taunting when it happened

Glad they didn't

[TribalElder]

This play also just replayed on NFL network LMAO

Still enjoyed it

[KCUnited]

Ashamed to admit I still say peace out sometimes when hanging up the phone.

My personalized Chiefs jersey is Outie 5000

[TimBone]

My personalized Chiefs jersey is Outie 5000
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[Kman34]

All I am saying is give peace a chance...

[TimBone]

Didn't Peters get flagged week 1 last year (or the year before) for doing the finger wag, and then we saw tons of people doing it the rest of the season with zero flags?

[ptlyon]

Ill will?? A peace sign in times like these are what we need. Peace signs are better than taking a knee

Hate is the new orange

[penbrook]

Didn't Peters get flagged week 1 last year (or the year before) for doing the finger wag, and then we saw tons of people doing it the rest of the season with zero flags?

The Chiefs are trend setters

[DaFace]

Didn't Peters get flagged week 1 last year (or the year before) for doing the finger wag, and then we saw tons of people doing it the rest of the season with zero flags?

I think the (shaky) logic was that a finger wag into the air is fine, but you can't do it in the direction of an opposing-team player.

[TimBone]

I think the (shaky) logic was that a finger wag into the air is fine, but you can't do it in the direction of an opposing-team player.
Yeah...I figured that at the time, and the logic is certainly shaky. I know I saw dudes doing it in the general direction of the opposing players.

[Easy 6]

Who throws up a peace sign while celebrating? Has to be another meaning, right? A ****ing peace sign??

Has to be the NFLs craziest threatened sanction yet

Goodell is literally drunk with power, he orders billionaires around for kicks

[GoShox]

Props to the NFL for this. Rather than address the inconsistencies on how holding penalties are called, or modify the rules to not allow punters get murdered for a measly 5 yard penalty, I'm glad that they're taking the time out of their day to think about fining a player for throwing up the peace sign.

[T-post Tom]

No worries, Marty will pay the fine.

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

Since the Chiefs put clown shoes on the team that put a clown nose on the commissioner....

[wazu]

Best taunt ever was Joey Galloway pulling up at the five yard line, then walking the rest of the way while casually tossing the ball from one hand to the other.

[KChiefs1]

A peace sign is now taunting?

The NFL is so fucked up.

[KChiefs1]

Didn't Peters get flagged week 1 last year (or the year before) for doing the finger wag, and then we saw tons of people doing it the rest of the season with zero flags?


Yep.

vs Houston.

[wazu]

A peace sign is now taunting?

The NFL is so fucked up.

Eh, it was. Not bad taunting, but still. Next time he should blow the DB a kiss.

[Nickhead]

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