It appears that Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson has faced criticism from Baltimore Ravens fans and the national media for plays that resulted in injuries to Mark Andrews, Lamar Jackson, and Odell Beckham Jr. The focus has been on Wilson’s tackle of Andrews, which some label as a “hip drop” tackle and resulted in Andrews being out for the season.
While Baltimore fans understandably called for Wilson’s discipline, players on Cincinnati’s AFC North rival, including Ravens defensive lineman Patrick Ricard and linebacker Patrick Queen, defended Wilson. Ricard stated that Wilson doesn’t have a reputation for playing dirty, and the tackle wasn’t intentional. Queen expressed sympathy for Andrews’ injury but emphasized that football is a tackling sport, and a hip drop tackle is a part of the game.
Bengals fans and head coach Zac Taylor have also come to Wilson’s defense. Despite the criticism from the national media, players directly involved in the situation seem to have a more understanding perspective, suggesting that the tackle was not intentional or malicious. The article suggests that media personalities like Ian Rapoport should consider the players’ perspectives and perhaps ease up on the criticism.
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