Mac Jones Defends His Horrible Hit On Bengals CB Eli Apple: ‘Just Part Of The Game’

On Sunday night, it was reported that the NFL would look into a low hit delivered by Mac Jones on Eli Apple during this weekend’s game between the Bengals and Patriots. On Monday night, it was reported that a conclusion had been reached.

Mac Jones Defends His Horrible Hit On Bengals CB Eli Apple: “Just Part Of The Game”

According to reports, the NFL has punished Mac Jones, the quarterback for the New England Patriots, and it has nothing to do with missing games, contrary to what was previously claimed.

According to Pro Football Talk, the NFL will likely punish Jones $11,139 for the little hit he gave Cincinnati Bengals CB Eli Apple on Saturday during a fumble return attempt in Week 16.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt, who was carrying the ball, was being pursued by Apple when Mac Jones threw his body into his legs. The seasoned corner described Jones’ action as a “dirty play” after the game.

Mac Jones stated on Monday that he wasn’t deliberately trying to harm Apple and was merely competing and trying to make a move during his weekly WEEI broadcast.

According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Mac Jones appeared on Boston radio on Monday morning. The WEEI hosts asked him about the play.

“I went down in front of him to kind of get in the way to stop him from slowing down Tyquan, who obviously could make the tackle there. So just kind of went down in front of him, trying to stop a fast guy from getting to another fast guy. It’s a split-second decision and there’s a lot that goes into it. You’re out there trying to compete, it’s a physical game. So just trying to help the team win. I have all the respect for Eli and the Bengals. They played a great game. So, there’s no hard feelings and definitely no intention to hurt anybody on that play. Nor do I believe that when I’m playing quarterback, that’s what [the defense is intending to do]; I get hit a lot, too. We’re all out there playing hard. It’s just part of the game.”

 

 

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