Firmly in the realm of ‘Tell us how you really feel’, Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther let it fly today when asked about his now former middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict being suspended the remainder of the year.
“I think it was a witch hunt from the beginning quite honestly,” Guenther said of the punishment. “Somebody in the league didn’t want him playing football and they got what they wanted.”
The hit that drew the flag on Burfict was right out of the leading-with-the-helmet NFL infraction handbook. There was no question it was going to be flagged, and likely would lead to a fine as well.