Doric SamSeptember 16, 2024
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Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase let his feelings overcome him when he was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after chewing out the referees in the 4th quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
After the video game, referee Alex Kemp described that Chase utilized “violent language” that led to the charge:
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Kemp: I’m not going to duplicate to you what he stated, however there was no analysis with the language that he utilized. Simply violent language.
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Kemp: (Chase) was questioning the deal with. He believed he was hip dropped taken on.<< br><> < br>> We notified him that we did not feel it was a hip drop deal with.
Chase wasn’t in the state of mind to talk about the charge after the video game, decreasing to talk about the charge:
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Chase: Just got to gain from it and proceed. << br><> < br>> He decreases to talk more about the charge.
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CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson reported throughout the video game that Chase’s aggravation originated from his sensation that he was the topic of a hip-drop deal with:
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Ja’Marr Chase’s disappointments come from him thinking he was struck with a hip drop take on, per << a href="https://twitter.com/tracywolfson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">> @tracywolfson< < a href="https://t.co/xcigjAh2je">> pic.twitter.com/xcigjAh2je
Chase was restricted to 4 catches for 35 backyards in the loss. The Chiefs made the win on a 51-yard basket by Harrison Butker as time ended after a protective pass disturbance charge on a fourth-down go by Patrick Mahomes moved them into basket variety.
The loss was particularly frustrating after Chase boldly declared previously today that Cincinnati, not Kansas City, is “the group to beat in the AFC.” After his uninspired efficiency, Chase offered brief responses while talking to press reporters and stated, “I do not like losing” when inquired about his disappointment level.
Chase likewise had a frustrating displaying in Week 1 versus the New England Patriots, ending up with simply 6 catches for 62 lawns in a 16-10 loss. The 24-year-old is still looking for his type after remaining all of training school while claiming a brand-new agreement.
After not getting the offer he preferred, Chase will not resume settlements with the Bengals throughout the 2024 season, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The three-time Pro Bowler apparently “thinks the Bengals misinformed him when they informed him at the end of last season, and once again throughout the offseason, he would get an extension that eventually did not take place.”
Chase will need to overcome his disappointments rapidly to assist the Bengals prevent falling under a 0-3 hole when they go back to action on Monday Night Football versus the Washington Commanders.