In the Kelce Podcast, the star quarterback takes a clear stand against the taunting penalty. He hints that he himself has no problem with being taunted

In one of his rare public appearances during the offseason, star quarterback Joe Burrow promptly caused quite a stir.

As a guest on Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, the Cincinnati Bengals’ ball distributor advocated the abolition of a controversial rule.

Burrow would abolish the punishment for taunting or provoking an opponent.

“Yes, I’m in favor of taunting,” said Burrow, speaking out against the rule that stipulates a 15-yard penalty for the team concerned in such cases. Since 2021, referees have been required to punish such offenses rigorously.

If the 27-year-old has his way, there should be no penalty at all for such behavior.

“We’re all grown-up people and work really hard. Sometimes we want to show that to others,” said Burrow, emphasizing that he also has no problem with being mocked himself.

“My feelings don’t get hurt by getting a sack and someone mocking me. If you have a good move, okay. Good for you,” he said on the podcast with the Kelce brothers.

Incidentally, this is not the first time Burrow has spoken out in favor of taunting. At the end of January, he tweeted: “Let the boys taunt. “

Let the guys taunt.

– Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) January 28, 2024

This was in response to a penalty against Zay Flowers of the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs led by Travis Kelce.

The penalty cost the Ravens a possible last chance to turn the game around at 7:17. In the end, the Chiefs won the game 17:10 and the Super Bowl two weeks later