Bengals’ BJ Hill Shows Solidarity W/ Joseph Ossai After Devastating ‘Roughing’ Penalty

Bengals DE Joseph Ossai stood at his locker with tears in his eyes as he addressed concerns about the back-breaking roughing-the-passer penalty he devoted, however he didn’t do it alone … his colleague B.J. Hill stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his fellow d-lineman, offering much-needed assistance for his pal.

Of course, 22-year-old Ossai, who played a heckuva video game prior to the penalty, drew the most pricey of charges when he struck Patrick Mahomes out of bounds with just 8 seconds staying in the video game, and ball game connected at 20.

Mahomes lacked bounds at the 40-yard line — and presuming the Chiefs didn’t get anymore backyards (they likely would’ve had time to run 1 more play prior to kicking the FG) — would’ve established around a 57-yard basket. An extremely challenging kick, specifically thinking about the freezing cold temperature levels and the pressure of the minute.

However, thanks to the 15-yard penalty on Ossai, the kick was 40 backyards … certainly a lot easier for Harrison Butker.

Ossai was plainly crushed, sobbing on the bench as the Chiefs commemorated their 3rd journey to the Super Bowl in 4 seasons.

After the video game, Ossai didn’t conceal … he stood at his locker and addressed concerns like a real expert, as 27-year-old Hill, likewise a protective lineman, waited as Joseph spoke about the essential play.

“These people imply a lot to me and to understand that they have my back is very… it’s offering me peace today,” Joseph informed the put together media.

Despite Ossai plainly feeling accountable for the loss, his colleagues and coaches, nearly to a male (more on that shorlty), have stated the second year gamer is NOT the factor Cinci lost. In reality, throughout postgame media, head coach Zac Taylor tried to alter that story, stating one play does not determine the outcome of a 60-minute football video game.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt at first appeared in anger after the pricey error, shrieking “What the f***! Why the f*** did you touch the quarterback?” as he strolled into the visitor’s locker space. But, after he had a long time to cool down, Pratt altered his tune while speaking to press reporters.