The Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals have been embroiled in a battle that has nothing to do with their game on the football field. Penalties for special teams go to the NFL. The fight may have resulted in a year in, as three players were knocked out in a brawl that led to the Dolphins head coach Brian Flores seeking action.
Bengals safety Shane Williams and Dolphins wide receivers Devant Parker and McHollins were ruled out for their role in the brawl, which began after the Bengal wide receiver Mike Thomas hit a late hit on Dolphins punt returner Jackim Grant. Muff’s punt by Grant was due to a kick catch intervention penalty on Thomas – who didn’t come out of the game.
Grant, who was injured at the game, dropped both her hands in the air as she lay on the ground in search of the flag. Once the game was over, some pushers on both sides and players and punches engaged in shaking were thrown, shouting at officials as he tried to enter into a brawl.
Hollins received an illegal blindside penalty that compensated for Thomas’ penalty. In addition to the three disqualifications, William Jackson received an improper conduct penalty for Cincinnati. The scuffle erupted after two other players (Miami Cornwack, Xavian Howard and Cincinnati receiver Tyler Boyd) were expelled for previous boycotts.
Flores realized he had to keep his entertainment to himself in that moment, but he would never deny any opportunity for his players to stick around. There’s a reason the Dolphins have been fighting for him since he arrived in Miami.
“We have to do a good job of maintaining our discipline. It starts with me. I have to do a better job of maintaining my discipline. But, look, I’ll stick to my players,” Flores said after the game. “They are sticking to each other without harming the team, without getting penalties, but we as a team have to do a better job of maintaining our peace.
“I’m just going to be honest, this is like my kids. The first time, yes. The second time I got a little upset about it, but I still have to do better. I have to do it. I can’t do anything to hurt the team. My feelings are the best I’ve got there. But, you’ll see someone you care about, like I have to come twice … but I have to do a better job. Keep my peace better. We have a better job as a team. Have to do. “
Tua Tagoviloa praised Flores for reacting on behalf of his players, who are very much moving towards chemistry in the locker room. After the game, many Dolphins players defended their head coaches, including Shaq L Law Sun and Christian Wilkins.
“I think he speaks a lot for the character of Flow – how much it means to him, you know, his player got hit, and it wasn’t the first time. It was the second time. It means a lot,” Tagoviloa said. “He’s not just the coach there. He doesn’t let his person go if he gets injured. He stands for us as a team.
“You saw it, Jakim (Grant) and the other people trying to defend Watton’s defense were going there. But I think it’s a testament – however, it happened the way it happened, it’s also about how close we are. Also the testament as a team. “
