Bengals lineman has "no regrets" over spat with Jeffery Simmons
The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for a showdown with the Tennessee Titans in Nashville for the second consecutive year. The Bengals came out victorious in 2022 by a score of 20-16. However, what happened after the game caught more attention than the actual result. Things got a little chippy when it came time for […]
The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for a showdown with the Tennessee Titans in Nashville for the second consecutive year. The Bengals came out victorious in 2022 by a score of 20-16.
However, what happened after the game caught more attention than the actual result. Things got a little chippy when it came time for the Bengals to drain the clock. While lined up in victory formation, several Bengals' players voiced displeasure with the Titans' Jeffery Simmons.
These events led to Ted Karras going on a wild rant as he left the field, all caught on video. Before the rematch, Karras made it clear he had "no regrets," over the incident.
"No, no regrets," Karras declared. "It is what it is. Justice was served. He (Jeffery Simmons) got fined $11,000."
After the 2022 game, Simmons was indeed fined $11,139 for hitting/shoving Karras at the end of the game.
"I'm glad they didn't get the stuff I was yelling at the Titans before that," said Karras.
With tensions already high due to last year's events, Karras pleaded with fans who are attending this game to keep it cool.
"Be careful down there, guys, if you're gonna wear Bengals' stuff," cautioned Karras. "There's a lot of fights at NFL stadiums, really not happy about that."
Karras was likely referring to a fight that took place after the Bengals fell to the Ravens at home.
"Just take it easy, America," Karras pleaded.
Simmons and Karras will undoubtedly face off several more times this weekend. Getting to Joe Burrow and stifling the run will be two of the keys to a Titans' victory.
Both the Titans and Bengals enter the Week 4 contest with a 1-2 record on the season. The Titans are coming off of a tough loss to another AFC North foe in Cleveland while the Bengals are coming off their first win of the season, against the Rams.
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