Burfict is suspended for the first three games of the season because of repeated violations of the player safety policy .
Smerlas , of course , is referring to Burfict , a Pro Bowl playmaker and the defense 's nerve center as well as the intellectual captain .
playmaker is suspended for the first three games of the season because of repeated violations of the player safety policy .
Smerlas , of course , is referring to Burfict , a Pro Bowl playmaker and the defense 's nerve center as well as the intellectual captain .