Winnipeg Blue Bombers defender Johnny Sears was suspended one game for his cheap helmet-to-helmet shot on Toronto Argonaut Quarterback Steven Jyles. Now, everyone knows my hate for the argos is no secret; I despise them! But even I have to come to their defense on this one.
Sears’ hit on Jyles was horrible and is not welcome in football. It’s a hit that has the potential to leave someone seriously and permanently hurt. The hit changed the game’s complexion and killed Winnipeg’s momentum in a bid to comeback and win after scoring a touchdown on their previous drive.
TSN football analyst Chris Schultz came out and said Sears should permanently be banned from the CFL. I think this is too harsh and every person deserves a second chance. We all make mistakes. I also think the CFL’s suspension of one game is too soft. I feel Sears should have been suspended for the rest of the season, including playoffs, and for three games next season. That would send a strong message to all CFL players that cheap shot hits like this, which could lead to severe head injury, are not welcome in this league.
What do you think? Should Sears be suspended for more then one game, or is the punishment for the crime fair?
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