The NFL’s arcane, heavy-handed rules on celebrations have perturbed me for some time. They were brought to light last season when Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams dunked over the goalpost after scoring a touchdown in Detroit.
The Packers were penalized 15 yards and Adams drew a $12,000 fine. For celebrating… during a game of football…
We just cannot have celebratory displays of individualism. Someone might die and death hurts the shield.
On Thursday, the NFL’s Executive VP of Football Operations (and Badger great) Troy Vincent let everyone know that the league is creating an educational video to show players what is and isn’t acceptable when it comes to celebrating.
We're developing an educational training video for players to show clear examples of appropriate and inappropriate celebrations. pic.twitter.com/3yzBxAaQuk
— Troy Vincent, Sr. (@TroyVincentSr) March 21, 2017
To which I say… suck my ass, NFL.
Do you know who else told the NFL to suck his ass? Packers tight end Martellus Bennett.
His rant is glorious and spot on.
https://twitter.com/MartysaurusRex/status/844689203824939008
https://twitter.com/MartysaurusRex/status/844689413280071681
https://twitter.com/MartysaurusRex/status/844689614338228226
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https://twitter.com/MartysaurusRex/status/844693496841879553
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https://twitter.com/MartysaurusRex/status/844695595986104321
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A players that actually has something to say. Like a breath of fresh air!