New England Patriots supportersĀ and Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams can agree on something — neither areĀ big fans of Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict.
Williams, whose Steelers will host the Patriots in a Week 7 matchup Sunday, took to Twitter on Wednesday to respond to the NFL’s decision to fine Burfict $75,000 for allegedly stomping on Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount during New England’s 35-17 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Hint: WilliamsĀ didn’t agree with the decision.
So roger is concerned about player safety right? However a known offender is fined rather than removed from the field? Message receivedššš½
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) October 19, 2016
And he didn’t stop there whenĀ the internet trolls arrived.
Really nowš¤ history aside he's a danger to the game https://t.co/8ksDPJNXYx
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) October 19, 2016
It's better than no job right?? And how's that 2-4 record treating u buddy š https://t.co/ZZSYbAdtF5
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) October 19, 2016
Sure go on!! But Imagine if it was your son that was on the receiving end of his antics https://t.co/iEUkyCQxto
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) October 19, 2016
Lol even something the wrong at the right angle it's nothing wrong š https://t.co/gCCCgrqXms
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) October 19, 2016
I wonder what Jerry jones drinking these days š¤ https://t.co/pF5eceflvT
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) October 19, 2016
Williams has plenty of reasons to take issue with Burfict’s penalty. Burfict has a history of dirty hits, including the one he made on Williams’ teammate, Antonio Brown, during theĀ AFC wild-card round in January.
So you probably shouldn’t interpret this as him standing up for Patriots players, especially with what he’s tweeted about Tom Brady and the Pats in the past.
Thumbnail photo viaĀ Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports Images
