Now They Tell Us?

Perhaps the most surprising thing about the NFL's suspension and fine of Vontaze Burfict for his hit on Antonio Brown in Saturday's Steelers-Bengals game is the odd news released at the same time that Burfict was also being fined $50,000 for a hit on Ravens' TE Maxx Williams in week 17.

A fine being issued two weeks after the fact for an on-field violation is unusual itself, but doubly so given that it comes amid the announcement of a 3 game suspension for a hit in a subsequent game.Iindeed, the speed with which the NFL issued its discipline and fine after the playoff game is in sharp contrast to the laggardly way they handled the punishment for the end of regular season contest.

Burfict's double secret probation after the Williams hit is sure to re-inflame Cincinatti ' fans who think the league and its refs have it out for the Bengals.