Matt Milano- taunting penalty

[Another Fan]

Did anyone else think that seemed kind of strange and really out of character for him?   He even more than Josh had that sort of Buffalo Bills character of putting your head down and working hard kind of thing.  
 

While Matt is still the man that 15 yard penalty after the interception did prove costly.  The Bills only got a field goal on that drive and a TD might have really iced the game.  That gave the Jets a slight glimmer of hope I thought before halftime.

 

 

I know I’m kind of nit picking at that penalty.  But stuff like that,  that video over the summer of Dawkins filming himself throwing Dolphins jerseys on the floor, and Josh’s performance last night kind of leads me to believe the team needs harder and stronger coaching and more discipline than what they have 

[PaoloBillsFanFromItaly]

Agreed

[Fallser]

Completely unnecessary, he should know better. 

[Freddie's Dead]

Cookie crumbled with that taunting penalty.

[BarleyNY]

Good point. That penalty was uncharacteristically stupid of Milano. 

[CEN-CAL17]

I thought it was a BS call considering I could probably find 20 plays from Sunday that had the same circumstances but wasn’t flagged. It’s not like he stopped and got in his face, he slowed down and leaning over and said something…. Big deal.

 

 

 

Edited September 12, 2023 by CEN-CAL17

[Conlan58]

Unless we know exactly what was said, I really don't fault Milano. For all we know, he could have said something positive to Wilson (NICE HIT!!) and it was misconstrued by the refs. It was a solid effort by Wilson to bring him down, and as you said - taunting is out of character for Milano. 

 

He's earned the benefit of the doubt from me, no question. This game never should have been within reach for the Jets. 

[dorquemada]

Yeah, he shouldn't have done that but at least he was playing with passion.  most of the team looks like they're marching in a funeral dirge

[BuffaloBillyG]

Honestly, couldn't care less about that penalty. Over the last year of Buffalo Bills football I think you would be hard pressed to find another guy that's made as many bit time plays for this team. 

 

Frankly it was nice to see some personality out of him. Maybe he's finally coming out of his shell. 

[PromoTheRobot]

31 minutes ago, Another Fan said:

Did anyone else think that seemed kind of strange and really out of character for him?   He even more than Josh had that sort of Buffalo Bills character of putting your head down and working hard kind of thing.  
 

While Matt is still the man that 15 yard penalty after the interception did prove costly.  The Bills only got a field goal on that drive and a TD might have really iced the game.  That gave the Jets a slight glimmer of hope I thought before halftime.

 

 

I know I’m kind of nit picking at that penalty.  But stuff like that,  that video over the summer of Dawkins filming himself throwing Dolphins jerseys on the floor, and Josh’s performance last night kind of leads me to believe the team needs harder and stronger coaching and more discipline than what they have 

 

I got that sinking feeling that the Bills were going to regret that. Think about it, the Bills were in field goal range, or close to it. That stupid penalty might have taken 3 points off the board. I bet you'd have like to have those 3 points at the end 

[thenorthremembers]

Didn't see what he did.   Still haven't.  Last person I am going to worry about is Matt Milano.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

21 minutes ago, CEN-CAL17 said:

I thought it was a BS call considering I could probably find 20 plays from Sunday that had the same circumstances but wasn’t flagged. It’s not like he stopped and got in his face, he slowed down and leaning over and said something…. Big deal.

 

 

 

Remember when you really had to 'give someone the business' in order to get a penalty? 🤔😇

[Ethan in Cleveland]

No and no

It was a good call and he has done it before. He frequently is jawing with guys after the play.

[KDIGGZ]

Milano is the quietest guy on the team and he gets a taunting penalty lol. What a night!

[Livinginthepast]

Out of character for Milano. Stupid decision and yes it cost the Bills on that drive. When Milano returned the INT he did get hit hard (not sure if it was dirty) and that seemed to piss him off.

[Phils n Bills]

Thought it was a bit ticky tack. Admittedly I did not hear what he said. All things equal, Imagine if a flag was thrown every time Allen is jawed at. We would gain all of our yards on 15 yard penalties. 

[Ethan in Cleveland]

2 minutes ago, KDIGGZ said:

Milano is the quietest guy on the team and he gets a taunting penalty lol. What a night!

Huh? He is one of the most enthusiastic guys out there after the play. He doesn't talk much to the media but he is constantly talking to his team and the opponent.

[SoMAn]

Most likely there’d been a lot of chirping from Wilson and that was Milano’s FY to him. 

[Ethan in Cleveland]

30 minutes ago, CEN-CAL17 said:

I thought it was a BS call considering I could probably find 20 plays from Sunday that had the same circumstances but wasn’t flagged. It’s not like he stopped and got in his face, he slowed down and leaning over and said something…. Big deal.

 

 

 

Classic taunting penalty.  If that was Sauce doing that you would call for the flag. I knew it before they even threw the flag. Totally unnecessary.  Just turn away from the opponent and you can do and say whatever you want. 

[UKBillFan]

Just an example of the stupidity and ill discipline which permeates through this team.

[dorquemada]

1 minute ago, UKBillFan said:

Just an example of the stupidity and ill discipline which permeates through this team.

 

I'm hesitant to call Milano out for anything really; he's been the most consistent performer on the roster and does it with a minimum of drama. 

Having said that, it's clearly a symptom of a team with zero discipline.  I don't see how they will compete with the upper echelon in the NFL with such an amateur attitude and approach to everything.  McD is the coach and this falls squarely on his shoulders but he's absolutely not the guy to fix it

[Mr. WEO]

act like you've gotten to the QB before

[DrDawkinstein]

No, not out of character. And I happily take that penalty every time. The LEAST of our worries from last night.

[Drew21PA]

Yeah you’re right let’s bring smiley edmunds back and get pushed around more…

 

no thanks I want my linebackers nasty 

 

15? well worth it.  Love the fire!

[BurpleBull]

Yet they missed the leg whip.

[Dan Darragh]

Why is taunting still a penalty?  Are NFL players really snowflakes deep inside?  Does taunting make the football field not a "safe space?" Are we afraid that our NFL players might get an owie on their souls?

[Pete]

3 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said:

Why is taunting still a penalty?  Are NFL players really snowflakes deep inside?  Does taunting make the football field not a "safe space?" Are we afraid that our NFL players might get an owie on their souls?

It’s whacky the NFLs priority’s.

 

Milano says something is the same penalty as Gronk cheap shot at Tra.

 

Hardy had domestics and worse- banned. Ridley, many great players got banned- for smoking weed.

 

personal foul penalties and a hold offset

[DCofNC]

Unpopular opinion, I think this stems from the gold C on 17’s jersey.  The coaches won’t keep him in line and it’s rubbing off on others. 
 

Oh and Milano is a monster, I really don’t care about his one penalty.

Edited September 18, 2023 by DCofNC

[billsbackto81]

Adrenaline, emotions,  primetime opening day.

 

Lame penalty. No finger pointing or lewd gestures.  Didn't stand over his opponent in an intimidating fashion. 

 

Just words.

 

I'll allow it.

[akcash]

I loved it I'm sry.

[Doc]

It's more important for the zebras to call taunting that, say, head shots to a QB while on the ground...

 

And Milano's on pace for 16 INTs...

[BearNorth]

4 minutes ago, Doc said:

And Milano's on pace for 16 INTs...

17 by my count.

[Doc]

24 minutes ago, BearNorth said:

17 by my count.

 

Last game he sits...

[Bill51390]

Should have never been a penalty. The league has gotten to soft with that BS. 

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Didn’t a Jet player hit him late? Or try to?

[BritBill]

56 minutes ago, SUNY_amherst said:

Out of character? it is his character. 

 

I am a lifelong bills fan but I think Milano is one of the dirtiest players in the league. I have little respect for how he carries himself on the field, he reminds me of Bill Romanowski

 

(please dont ban me for my opinion. this was opinion) 

 

 

 

What examples do you have to form that opinion?

[Doc]

17 minutes ago, SUNY_amherst said:

There are examples weekly, but last week he took an unnecessary shot at the Jets QB's head. if you take the Bills goggles off you see a dirty player

 

here ya go, the Jets QB is wrapped up by 2 guys and going down, no reason to dive in with a head shot there (again in MY opinion everyone)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbfoa0FCR5w

Was he fined?  Then or anytime/numerous times in the past?

[teef]

1 hour ago, SUNY_amherst said:

Out of character? it is his character. 

 

I am a lifelong bills fan but I think Milano is one of the dirtiest players in the league. I have little respect for how he carries himself on the field, he reminds me of Bill Romanowski

 

(please dont ban me for my opinion. this was opinion) 

 

 

what?  he's absolutely nothing like romo.  romo was so juiced up an out of control.  do you know romo's history?  milano isn't even in the same ball park.

[teef]

7 minutes ago, SUNY_amherst said:

 

 

I said that he reminds me of Romanowski, not that he is exactly the same in every way.

 

Obviously I have no reason to believe Milano is on PEDs, but the number of dirty plays he makes reminds me of Romanowski

i'm not sure how he even reminds you of romo other than they're both lbs and they both went to boston college.    romo chose violence.  stories of him snapping fingers and grabbing unmentionables when at the bottom of a pile.  breaking collin's jaw in the preseason by going for his head.   he punched one of his own teammates in the face and broke his orbit.  hell...he attacked another teammate by throwing him up against a wall and tearing off his chain.  you know why?  because this guy tried to use the microwave at the same time romo was.  they're nothing alike.  stop it.

[Low Positive]

3 minutes ago, teef said:

i'm not sure how he even reminds you of romo other than they're both lbs and they both went to boston college.    romo chose violence.  stories of him snapping fingers and grabbing unmentionables when at the bottom of a pile.  breaking collin's jaw in the preseason by going for his head.   he punched one of his own teammates in the face and broke his orbit.  hell...he attacked another teammate by throwing him up against a wall and tearing off his chain.  you know why?  because this guy tried to use the microwave at the same time romo was.  they're nothing alike.  stop it.

Fights over the microwave. That's prison rules.