Tom Lewand Suspended For 30 Days, Fined $100,000

I voted too harsh because players are what the fans look up to , not so much the front office …and they don’t make as big a money as the players …if the whole video had not been so public , it would have been a lot less money-wise …SO …I agree with the time off , which willcost him money from his check …but I think the fine is too high….hell , if I was the Lions VP , I would have been drunk since about week 4 after the Millen hire and every day during 0-16 , so cut him some slack ……………..

I think it’s overbalanced. Maybe he should’ve only been suspended for 15 days plus the 100 grand. Seems pretty hefty to me. But then again, drunk driving is not something that should be taken lightly.

Goddell had to set a prescidence for other front office employees to see and more importantly the NFLPA. I think it is a just penalty, would be even more just if the $100,000 were donated to “The Wayne Fontes Cigar Fund” .

I felt the judicial system was far too lenient. It’s a wakeup call sports fans. Role models at any level should be held to a higher standard. Players, executives or referees need to be held accountable. Thank-you ! Mr. Commissioner for making the right call. Now, Boss-man, earn the respect back by keeping your burito hole shut, do the punishment, make the lifestyle adjustments and move on…

Yes. I thought the fines the government gave you were bad, but damn.

    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81968405/article/lions-lewand-suspended-fined-by-nfl-for-drunkdriving-arrest?module=HP_headlines

You have Vince Young assaulted a man in a strip club, punishment? Nothing. Cedric Benson was involved in a domestic dispute last month, punishment? Nothing.

I like Goodell, love his leadership. But it seems like his discipline policy has been on vacation. Like he is easing off while the NFLPA and the NFL start negotiations. Ben rapes a woman and get 4 games (6 technically)

Did Lewand break the law? yes. I understand that, but public knowledge leads us to believe this is a 1st time offense, I havent filed a FIA but I havent heard anything contradicting this. I think its too harsh. Give him the suspension of 15 days and $25k to $50k. But this is rediculous.

“Under the league’s Personal Conduct Policy, a player who is convicted of a first-offense, alcohol-related incident is subject to a fine of a half-game check (not to exceed $50,000) but is not subject to suspension.”