Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Super Bowl is only days behind us, but it’s never too early to talk about the first week of the 2016 season and that talk is focusing on Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib.
According to Pro Football Talk, the NFL is going to review Talib’s facemask penalty on Carolina Panthers wide receiver Corey Brown and the Broncos cornerback could be suspended for at least the first game of next season.
Talib viewed his “intentional and blatant decision” to take Brown down by his facemask to prevent a touchdown as a penalty that would draw the equivalent of a parking ticket.
His admitted decision to grab, twist and yank Brown to the ground resulted in very little impact on the field — the penalty took place inside the Denver 5-yard line.
After the game, Talib downplayed the impact of the facemask penalty.
“My teammates knew what it was,” Talib said. “He was on the 3-yard line. (With) a personal foul, he was on the 1 1/2-yard line, so it is what it is.”
Pro Football Talk said the league will review Talib’s history, along with his comments reflecting clear intent to violate an important safety rule.
