On Monday, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson hit Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb. Tuesday, the NFL suspends Jackson for two matches.
After the suspension was imposed, Rams coach Sean McVay lived up to Jackson’s expectations.
“It’s very important to represent the things we want to do,” McVay told reporters. “He’s got to continually do a better job. I think each situation is its own separate entity. I think you have to be careful to fit into one size fits all. The league has made its decision. I want to understand the totality of the situation.
“I’m absolutely not condoning, but I want to gather all the information before making any comments. It certainly doesn’t help us when we’re missing a player of his caliber. He needs to make more consistent decisions that match his availability and his representation of the things we undoubtedly want.”
McVay also explained that David Quesenberry will replace Jackson during the suspension.
McVay, who said he believes Jackson will appeal the decision, doesn’t know what Chubb said to prompt Chubb to punch him.
While Chubb’s comments won’t excuse the backlash, California has a “fighting words” law that prohibits certain comments.intrinsically likely to provoke an immediate reaction.” This would be relevant if local authorities got involved in the situation.
Frankly, they should. The game had been over for several minutes. Jackson’s pads were off. He returned to the field for the conversation that led to the altercation. If the situation had taken place elsewhere and in the presence of a police officer, Jackson would have been (or at least should have been) immediately arrested.
In this case, the proof is video. Why shouldn’t Jackson be charged with a battery? Anyone who hit someone in a public place would be, or at least should be.
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