Avast! Tom Brady be stickin' up fer Steelers' Damontae Kazee! That NFL suspension be naught but a swindle, matey! Arrr!
2023-12-18
Arrr, ye scurvy NFL be suspendin' Domontae Kazee, the swashbucklin' Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback, for the rest o' the season! But ol' Tom Brady, he be claimin' the blame don't be all on that bloomin' defender, mateys!
The NFL has decided to suspend Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Damontae Kazee for the rest of the season due to a violation of player safety rules. The suspension stems from a hit Kazee made on Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. during a game at Lucas Oil Stadium.Pittman was attempting to make a catch when Kazee came in and made contact near his neck and head area. The hit resulted in Pittman suffering a concussion and Kazee being ejected from the game.
While many have criticized Kazee for the hit, quarterback Tom Brady had a different perspective. Brady commented on an Instagram post, stating that quarterbacks should not be throwing the ball in areas that expose their teammates to these types of hits. He emphasized the need for coaches to improve their coaching, quarterbacks to read coverages and make better decisions, and defenders to aim for the appropriate hitting areas.
This is not the first time Brady has spoken about the accountability of quarterbacks in protecting themselves and their players. Kazee, on the other hand, has a history of similar hits, with five previous fines for unnecessary roughness penalties this season.
Kazee's suspension will also extend to any potential postseason play for the Steelers if they secure a playoff spot. However, their loss to the Colts has pushed them down to a 7-7 record, adding to their ongoing struggles under coach Mike Tomlin.