Ye scurvy dog, JJ Watt be cursin' the NFL for pilferin' that Lions star's loot. 'Tis thievery, me hearties!
2023-11-26
Avast, ye scurvy knaves! 'Tis said that J.J. Watt, once an adorned NFL buccaneer, be accusin' the NFL of thievin' their doubloons once more. They be finin' Amon-Ra St. Brown for a block 'gainst them Chicago Bears. Blimey!
Former NFL player J.J. Watt has criticized the NFL for its fines to players this season and specifically called out the discipline of Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown was fined $43,709 for a block on a running play against the Chicago Bears. Watt took to social media to express his frustration, stating that the NFL was "stealing money." He argued that if it takes multiple viewings of a video to determine who did something wrong, then the league shouldn't be taking such a large sum of money from players. Watt has been vocal about unnecessary roughness penalties and fines earlier this month, acknowledging that some fines are legitimate but questioning the fines for routine football plays. He suggested that the excessive fines could be a way for the NFL to position themselves for the next Collective Bargaining Agreement or to show that they are trying to reduce violence in the game. The players have expressed their concerns about the fines, with NFL Players Association president J.C. Tretter stating that the fines often punish players for things they are being coached to do. He called for a better system that prioritizes player safety and common sense application of the rules. Tretter also highlighted the need for players to be aware of their appeal rights and for the union to advocate for them. Overall, there is a call for the NFL and players to come together and find a solution that eliminates dangerous play while avoiding confusion and frustration.