Former NFL Star T.J. Houshmandzadeh Rips Jonathan Gannon: He Knows Who Not To Hit

The Arizona Cardinals have levied a $100,000 fine against their third-year head coach, Jonathan Gannon, following an incident in which he struck running back Emari Demercado on the sidelines during the matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Responses to this controversy varied significantly, particularly after Demercado’s impressive 72-yard run was negated when he failed to secure the ball before reaching the end zone.Gannon has since expressed remorse, yet he has faced criticism for footage that displayed him yelling at Demercado and striking the player on the elbow and side before leaving the scene. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a former Pro Bowl wide receiver with the Cincinnati Bengals, voiced strong opposition, stating he would have retaliated if Gannon had attempted such disrespect toward him. He emphasized the unequal power dynamic between a player and head coach, insisting that no coach should demean a player in any manner. According to Houshmandzadeh, maintaining dignity in such scenarios is crucial, and he would not tolerate such disrespect.

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