Stokley ejection

[Adam]

During the Denver game today, Stokley was ejected for contacting an official while arguing about what he thought should have been a pass interference call. Personally, as a Bronco fan, I thought it was a good flag. My question is, is the ejection automatic with any sort of contact?

The contact was, essentially, on the BJ's outstretched fingers as Stokley threw his arms in frustration while he turned to walk away. Personally, I think the ejection was good even if some discretion is allowed in this case, but i was just wondering if the NFL views this as judgment free.

[HLin NC]

Intentionally contacting an official is an ejection under all codes, I believe. He'll get a fine on Tuesday also. My only question would be was it intentional?

[johnSandlin]

Based on the replay, I do not think there was anything but intent on Stokely's part. I will also not be surprised if the league does suspend Stokely for the next week's game.

[UmpireErnie]

The player is already pushing the acceptable behavior envelope by arguing the call so demonstratively. Making contact with the official in this context I believe goes over the line, regardless of whether or not it was intentional. The onus was on the player to control his actions.

The ejection is a good call IMO.

[TXMike]

I seem to recall an incident earlier in the year when a player did something similar amd was not ejected but the League essentially chastised the crew for not booting him

[Rich]

You runs that far to yell and gesture at an official and you takes your chances. Just sayin'.

[Sonofanump]

Looks intentional to me.

YouTube - Brandon Stokley Ejected For slapping Ref .. Broncos vs. Eagles