Browns HC doesn't believe hit on KC Concepcion was a dirty hit

On Sunday, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was penalized twice for hits against Browns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion. One of the penalties was for a shot to the head that left Concepcion unable to continue playing. After the game, Browns head coach Todd Monken was questioned about whether he considered Fitzpatrick's hit to be dirty.

Monken responded that it was simply a "bang-bang play," and emphasized that Fitzpatrick is a respected player who has never shown any signs of being a dirty player. Monken stated, "Well, I mean, that's just a bang-bang play. Minkah has been in this league a long time. He's not a dirty player. I've never seen that out of him. It's a bang-bang play, and unfortunately it happened to our guy, and that's part of the league."

While Monken's comments are understandable, the author disagrees with his assessment, claiming that it was indeed a dirty hit. The author argues that Fitzpatrick's actions involved going high and leading with his helmet, making contact with a defenseless receiver moments after he had earlier ripped the same player's helmet off with his own facemask.

Fitzpatrick has a history of questionable hits, including a low hit on Nick Chubb that caused him to blow out his knee when he was with the Steelers a few years ago. Given his track record, it seems likely that the league could impose a fine or a one-game suspension due to his repeated offenses.