Thankful for Zac Taylor, the Bengals organization and their fans

[SageAgainstTheMachine]

Everyone involved with the Bengals showed utter class last night, including the fans who applauded the devastated Bills as they left the field.
 

 Regardless of what you think the NFL was intending to do at the time I’ve got huge respect for Zac Taylor finding Sean McDermott and telling him he’d agree to whatever the Bills wanted to do.  There were multiple reports of Joe Burrow and other Bengals players joining the Bills in their locker room for support.

 

All of this, of course, amounts to basic human decency, but decency doesn’t always get prioritized when there’s competition on the line and when there’s a stressful unprecedented situation.

 

It’s very cool to me that, ever since 2017, these two teams and fan bases feel bonded over good will.

[JerseyBills]

Yea there was Bengals fans outside the hospital showing support. Classy organization top to bottom 

[KingBoots8]

Bengals / Bills fans have been outright great towards each other for a while now. They’re quickly becoming a team worth rooting for when not lined up against us, even if their owner isn’t the greatest. Nothing but good things to say towards them, especially given the circumstances.

[K D]

They seemed to have handled everything with class and thank God that McDermott and Taylor got together and said no way we are forcing these players to play. The fans seemed to be cheering, I thought I heard some boos when the players left the field and I hope that's not the case but everyone seems to be pulling for Damar and the donations are great too but first and foremost is his health

[SageAgainstTheMachine]

3 minutes ago, KingBoots8 said:

Bengals / Bills fans have been outright great towards each other for a while now. They’re quickly becoming a team worth rooting for when not lined up against us, even if their owner isn’t the greatest. Nothing but good things to say towards them, especially given the circumstances.

I tend not to think of owners too much when it comes to franchise character unless they’re beyond the pale like Snyder, just because…good luck finding a billionaire with no skeletons.  

[TonyBeets]

I have to say, I will be rooting for the Bengals organization as long as Zac Taylor is their head coach.  That guy just screams classy.

 

Let me include their fans also.  100% class.

Edited January 3, 2023 by TonyBeets

[Golden*Wheels]

They did the right thing without appearing to second guess it at all. *tips hat*

[UKBillFan]

I posted a thread on this but it was merged with the injury one - thoughts and prayers with Tee Higgins too right now. Goodness knows how he is feeling but hope he is able to not blame himself at all.

 

After Hurst’s tackle and the roll up on Josh I posted that I’d even prefer to see the Chiefs win the SB over the Bengals, as I thought they were playing dirty. But the response of their players, staff and fans after Hamar’s credit does them absolute credit and shows complete class.

[Southern Bills Fan]

51 minutes ago, UKBillFan said:

I posted a thread on this but it was merged with the injury one - thoughts and prayers with Tee Higgins too right now. Goodness knows how he is feeling but hope he is able to not blame himself at all.

 

After Hurst’s tackle and the roll up on Josh I posted that I’d even prefer to see the Chiefs win the SB over the Bengals, as I thought they were playing dirty. But the response of their players, staff and fans after Hamar’s credit does them absolute credit and shows complete class.

I was just coming here to post this. Although they did show class after Hamlin's injury, it looked like Hurst purposely speared Taron Johnson in the back of his head with his helmet causing a concussion to Johnson and then whoever the D Lineman was purposely launched himself at Josh's knees. 

[UKBillFan]

2 minutes ago, Southern Bills Fan said:

I was just coming here to post this. Although they did show class after Hamlin's injury, it looked like Hurst purposely speared Taron Johnson in the back of his head with his helmet causing a concussion to Johnson and then whoever the D Lineman was purposely launched himself at Josh's knees. 

Hendrickson, I think.

[BillsFanSD]

I gained a lot of respect for Taylor and the Bengals organization last night.  They did the right thing and handled a difficult situation with class.  We all know there are teams in the NFL that would not have done it this way.  Glad to see the Bengals aren't among them.

[LabattBlue]

18 minutes ago, Southern Bills Fan said:

I was just coming here to post this. Although they did show class after Hamlin's injury, it looked like Hurst purposely speared Taron Johnson in the back of his head with his helmet causing a concussion to Johnson and then whoever the D Lineman was purposely launched himself at Josh's knees. 

Yeah…two cheap shots in the first 8 minutes of the game was not a good look. 

[McBean]

I’ll be pulling for Cincinnati from here on out if the Bills get bounced in the future.

[BillsPride12]

First class organization and fanbase.  I'll have no problem rooting for the Bengals when they're not playing against us

[CLTbills]

Total class from the Bengals and their fans. 👏

[Just Jack]

Heard from a friend on FB that was at the game, that as soon as they officially announced the game was suspended, Bengal fans that were around them immediately started asking what his charity was, because they were going to contribute. 

[John from Riverside]

35 minutes ago, Southern Bills Fan said:

I was just coming here to post this. Although they did show class after Hamlin's injury, it looked like Hurst purposely speared Taron Johnson in the back of his head with his helmet causing a concussion to Johnson and then whoever the D Lineman was purposely launched himself at Josh's knees. 

It was Trey Hendrickson, who did that extra barrel roll into Josh Allen’s knees. I pointed it out at the time still class, organization and fans

[Dietcoke44]

Bengals fan here…

 

I was at the game, probably 30% of the crowd was Bills fans.  Before and after I didn’t see any ***** talking, any fights that I typically see with other teams.  Your fan base lived up to its legend.

 

Absolutely awful outcome, I pray for this kid and his family.

 

I feel bad even saying this, but I know all too well the costs associated with traveling to an away game.  I hope your fans that did travel get some sort of ticket refund.

 

 

[Bermuda Triangle]

38 minutes ago, Southern Bills Fan said:

I was just coming here to post this. Although they did show class after Hamlin's injury, it looked like Hurst purposely speared Taron Johnson in the back of his head with his helmet causing a concussion to Johnson and then whoever the D Lineman was purposely launched himself at Josh's knees. 

Props to the Bengals fans, but these 2 incidents, along with Higgins delivering a helmet-first blow to Hamlin's chest, leave a really bad taste in my mouth.  

[Peace Frog]

41 minutes ago, Southern Bills Fan said:

I was just coming here to post this. Although they did show class after Hamlin's injury, it looked like Hurst purposely speared Taron Johnson in the back of his head with his helmet causing a concussion to Johnson and then whoever the D Lineman was purposely launched himself at Josh's knees. 

I was gonna post about that.  That was bull-butter when Hendrickson did the extra barrel roll into Josh's legs.  F'ing punk did that on purpose.