Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunter's Campfire Myles Garrett Claims Mason Rudolph Used a Racial Slur

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-myl...-racial-slur-before-brawl-183523150.html

During his appeal of an indefinite suspension, Myles Garrett dropped a bombshell about his brawl with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph.

According to ESPN, Garrett said Rudolph used a racial slur before the fight that led to Garrett ripping off Rudolph’s helmet and hitting him in the head with it. Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Josina Anderson that Garrett told appeals officer James Thrash about the racial slur during Wednesday’s appeal hearing.

Garrett’s indefinite suspension was upheld, the league announced on Thursday.

Rudolph has not been punished for his role in the fight, though he is expected to be fined. Through the Steelers and his agent, Rudolph denied using a racial slur during last Thursday night’s game.
Mason Rudolph ‘vehemently denies’ using racial slur

The Steelers quickly released a statement with Rudolph’s denial.

"Mason vehemently denies the report of being accused of using a racial slur during the incident Thursday night in Cleveland," Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said in a statement. "He will not discuss this accusation any further and his focus remains on preparation for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals."

Rudolph’s agents also put out a statement calling Garrett’s claim “reckless and shameful.”

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— Younger & Associates/QB Limited (@YoungerAssoc) November 21, 2019

Garrett did not bring up the racial slur after the game. Rudolph said Wednesday he said nothing to provoke Garrett. Thursday, when the news dropped, some of Garrett’s Browns teammates were taken by surprise, according to ESPN’s Jake Trotter.

Just asked Baker Mayfield about Garrett’s allegation that Rudolph used a racial slur and he seemed pretty stunned. Said wasn’t something he’d heard, including from anyone on the team, until I just asked him
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) November 21, 2019

I asked Browns DT Sheldon Richardson if Myles Garrett had ever told him what Garrett alleged about Rudolph in the hearing. Richardson said he hadn’t and said my question was the first he’d even heard about it.
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) November 21, 2019

Rudolph was reportedly scheduled to speak following Steelers practice Thursday, but that changed following news of Garrett’s allegation, per The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly.

Mason Rudolph will not talk today but his teammates aren’t happy with the news. Calling it bogus.
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) November 21, 2019

Teammate Cam Heyward came out strong in defense of Rudolph.

Steelers DL Cam Heyward was very strong in defending Rudolph.

Said Rudolph came up to him at the end of practice and told him: “I did not say that.” pic.twitter.com/v5Q1lDJhBa
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) November 21, 2019

Garrett has been suspended indefinitely, through at least the rest of this regular season and playoffs. In his appeal he also brought up the precedent of Houston Texans defensive lineman Antonio Smith being suspended two preseason games and one regular-season game for swinging a helmet at Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito in 2013. He argued that precedent shows his punishment was too harsh.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) reacts after swinging a helmet at Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Some folks on here called it immediately the other day. lol

An NFL quarterback is not going to do too well these days, if he gets mad at opponents and starts calling them "Nig*er." Because most of his own team mates are black.

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The prominence we give these jackasses in our society is a real sign of our decline.

Too bad this is no surprise whatsoever.

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I have to throw the bullshidt flag on that one.

What if he did?

Ya mean like this:

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That would make the violent response excusable because words are violence don’t ya know?

Can't justify your own bad behavior? Blame the other guy and call him racist.

Sorry...not buying it.

Rudolf was a douche by trying to remove Garrett's helmet first and then kicking him in the nuts and then playing up the soccer flop. Garrett lost his cool and crossed a line. Media wins by playing the drama over and over while the pathetic American public laps it up.

So whatever happened to the amplified recording of the game like they used to do? They could listened to the audio if they did! Or were they recording more than they should have? Just asking!

Even if true, Garrett's actions are unjustifiable. He should be out of the league.

They always cry if they get into trouble!

Calling bullshit like others. He’s only trying to find a way to get his suspension reduced.

Whatever....

I'm sure every time he got in trouble as a kid, his mommy told him it wasn't his fault.......it's racism.....at least it sure seems to be that way. Stand up and take responsibility for your actions like a man. This is just another reason I don't care about the NFL.

Bingo! Most of us are conditioned to ignore that and just immediately start arguing about whether he did or didn't utter a racial slur. The whole "sticks and stones" thing is just done away with now. You know, unless you're a cracker/hillbilly/redneck.

I thought this was worth posting simply because several guys nailed it on the other thread. Predicted 100%. lolol