Friday, October 19, 2012

Fine Blotter, Week 6

  • Two teams were fined for violations of injury policies.  Buffalo was fined $20,000 for failing to report treatment on Mario Williams' wrist.  Washington was fined $20,000 for reporting Robert Griffin III's concussion to the media in a proper manner.
Why?  So the betting lines would change at halftime or something??
  • Detroit Lions:  Nate Burleson, $10,000 for using gun-like motions in his touchdown celebration.
  • Houston Texans:  Danieal Manning:  $15,000 for throwing a punch in the game against the Packers.
  • Minnesota Vikings:  Harrison Smith:  $15,750 for a horse-collar on Robert Griffin III of the Redskins.
  • Seattle Seahawks:  Jason Jones:  $15,750 for a helmet-to-helmet on Tom Brady of the Patriots.
  • New York Jets:  Quinton Coples:  $10,000 for unnecessary roughness against Andrew Luck of the Colts.
  • New York Jets:  Aaron Maybin:  $7,875, same penalty, same target.
  • Detroit Lions:  Lawrence Jackson:  $15,750 for roughing the passer, Michael Vick of the Eagles.
You notice:  There were seven player fines this week.  Only TWO did not involve cheap shots on quarterbacks!

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