Watch your wallet...

by j16941 on May 24, 2011 5:42 PM EDT

I just read this article from PFT about how the NFL is considering fining Teams that have Multiple, Individual Player Safety Fines.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/league-may-fine-teams-that-incur-multiple-player-safety-fines/

I'm not sure if they are talking about fining the team when 1 player incurs multiple fines. Or when Multiple players incur Individual fines. Or Both, but either way, I think it is Crap.

According to the Report, "Under the current propose guidelines, 4 teams would have received Significant Fines in 2010". Now, without looking up any info on who was the most fined teams last year.... I'm gonna guess that we could be up there.

The NFL's reasoning behind the Team Fines is to promote proper coaching and technique. Now I'm just assuming again, but I would wager that the Steelers were probably 1 of those four teams that could have been Fined in 2010. So by this logic, the NFL doesn't think Dick Lebeau Coaches Proper Technique? Give me a freaking break.

I get it, player safety is Important, at least while you are playing in the league. But the NFL is just after the $$$. Not only do they change the rules, for what constitutes a Defenseless player. But now if you can't play by the new rules (and we all know how clear rules are written in the NFL). We are gonna Fine you, Even if the Call is Wrong, We are still gonna UpHold that fine, And if you don't correct your behavior, or if you're friends (teammates) act up.... Were gonna Fine them too, And then We'll Fine the Team!!!

This is getting out of Control, Stop messing with my favorite sport.

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Suh was penalized for 2 legal tackles

Which would turn to team punisment. The Barber tackle was deemed legal but he was still penalized and the Cutler was just a hard shove but was fined. You can’t fine the Lions because Suh doesn’t let up on any play.

P.C.P. supporter since March 2011

A Bears fan on Ndamukong Suh+Nick Fairley- "This sort of makes me want to kick myself in the groin. If he plays to his potential this line is going to be all kinds of nightmare for the Bears"

by Enforcer on May 24, 2011 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

I am pretty sure the league fines go to charity

I know thats how the NBA does it

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on May 24, 2011 6:48 PM EDT reply actions

but wait, the owners don't make enough $$$ as it is. Isn't that 1 of the big points of the lockout.

"Lemme Tell you why I have confidence in the long term future of this team... It's #9, That's why I have confidence in the long term future of this Team." - Jim Schwartz

by j16941 on May 24, 2011 7:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

This.

The fines derived from illegal hits go to charity. I can understand being upset with it on its merits, but potshotting that this is being done just because the NFL is after money?

by Mavyrk on May 24, 2011 9:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I wouldn't be so sure...

Charitable contributions bring Tax Deductions. When James Harrison is fined $100,000 do you think he gets to write that off? I doubt it, but I’m sure the NFL takes full advantage of the $$$ they take from players when it comes tax time.

"Lemme Tell you why I have confidence in the long term future of this team... It's #9, That's why I have confidence in the long term future of this Team." - Jim Schwartz

by j16941 on May 25, 2011 5:10 AM EDT up reply actions

James Harrison can write it off.

If he itemizes properly. If the fine is derivative of illegal activities (obviously not) it isn’t tax deductible. It also isn’t tax deductible as a charitable donation. However it is deductible as an “ordinary and necessary” business expense.

The issue became a bit viral several years ago when Belichick was fined $500k for spygate in tax circles and whether it was tax deductible or not.

The caveat, however, is that the fines have to be greater than the sum of 2% of the player’s total gross adjusted income, as the first 2% of someone’s business expenses are not tax deductible.

by Mavyrk on May 25, 2011 6:24 AM EDT up reply actions

We weren't even close to the top teams

in terms of fines. From what I can see, we got fined 4 times for illegal hits last year, one of which was rescinded and the other was in the pre-season, which might not even count. There are multiple teams in the league that got 3+ fines in one single week. The Lions were probably right towards the bottom of the league in terms of fines, despite our perceptions.

by Trysdor on May 24, 2011 7:02 PM EDT reply actions

In addition to the Wayne Fontes cigar fund

In conjunction with PCP The Profiler brings to you the abillity to donate to The House of Charity. A subsidiary of the Fontes foundation. We take pride in helping to pay fines for players who just play football. We help players like Cliff Avril, Nick Fairley and Ndamukong Suh pay the hefty fines for what we deem a legal hit. This way our players can play the game of American football without concerns of going broke because of the way they play it. How do you donate to The House of Charity? It’s simple log in to your twitter account and simply send your credit card number to @baddog_1_2k. A “trusted” source in handling your money. Your charges will be descreet and you can cancel your credit card at anytime.

Clear eyes, Full hearts, Can't lose !

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by The Profiler on May 24, 2011 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

1st off,

I would like to donate -$500. Also, I love your signature. “Friday Night Lights” is a great movie, and I’m quoting that speech in a speech of my own at school.

The next WNBA game I watch will be the first WNBA game I watch.

by beef99 on May 24, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

fantastic TV show as well.

thank you for your contribution as well

Clear eyes, Full hearts, Can't lose !

PCP 4 LIFE

by The Profiler on May 24, 2011 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I got 5 on it

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on May 24, 2011 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

beef99

Thats signature if from Norm isn’t it? lol WHAT THE H ?

Clear eyes, Full hearts, Can't lose !

PCP 4 LIFE

by The Profiler on May 24, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

this is all about the 18 game schedule

Owners: “See we’re making it safe to play a couple more games” cut thru the PR and translate it – “mo money mo money”

by GARYAESCH on May 24, 2011 11:31 PM EDT reply actions

A wise man once said.

Mo money, mo problems.

P.C.P. supporter since March 2011

A Bears fan on Ndamukong Suh+Nick Fairley- "This sort of makes me want to kick myself in the groin. If he plays to his potential this line is going to be all kinds of nightmare for the Bears"

by Enforcer on May 25, 2011 5:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

The players already play 20 games regardless

Why not take away 2 pre-season games and make them into regular season games. That’s what the owners are talking about doing and I don’t see why it should be that big of a deal. It would make those 2 pre-season games all that more important, if the owners and the league do it smart they could easily bump the roster up 5 more players and I would not see any problem.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on May 25, 2011 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions

In a way the Cuntler shove....

pissed me off more than the week 1 bullshit call. I mean Cuntler was running toward the endzone and was PUSHED in the back. What a freaking joke. I can’t wait for Oct. 10. The Bears still have plenty of offensive line issues. It could be worse than what the Giants did to them last year. So many back stories to this game. The botched calls, Marinelli, and Martz. What goes up comes down my friends. 35-10 Lions. Cuntler is sacked at least 6 times. You heard it here first!

"That's my quarterback man"- T.O.

by Lionking4420 on May 25, 2011 12:59 AM EDT reply actions

I'm sure we'll take a bunch of fines

But as long as we’re getting in the opponent’s head that I don’t care.

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by Hyperion Ecta on May 25, 2011 6:14 AM EDT reply actions

I wonder if the NFL

will donate to charity all the money they make from putting these “Illegal” hits on their copyrighted videos of the “Hardest hits of 2011”?

It’s ok to profit from it. It’s ok to have the league and press debate ad nauseum about it, but when the players go out and do what they have been trained to do, hurt people, they blow a gasket. There is not a fan alive that watches the games that says push the opposing player out of bounds. They all say knock the shit out of that guy. That’s not to say you they should seek to injure someone, but the intent of the defensive player is simply to hurt the guy with the ball. It’s been coached and played that way for 100 years. It’s a violent sport, if you want to protect them that much put flags on them and be done with it.

by ncbur10 on May 25, 2011 8:27 AM EDT reply actions