Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick

SmootSmack · 09-13-2007, 08:51 PM

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New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been fined the maximum amount under the NFL Constitution and By-Laws of $500,000 for violating league policy last Sunday on the use of equipment to videotape an opposing team's offensive or defensive signals.

In addition, Commissioner Roger Goodell also notified the Patriots that they would forfeit their first-round draft choice in 2008 if they reach the playoffs, or their own second-round and third-round picks if they do not qualify for the playoffs, and that the club would be fined $250,000.

NFL fines Belichick, strips Patriots of draft pick

Cowell · 09-13-2007, 08:53 PM

Good, I'm glad to see that they aren't going to take away some crappy 2nd day picks. I think the punishment fits the crime, good call Goodell.

Lady Brave · 09-13-2007, 08:54 PM

Doh! $500k? That's gotta hurt.

Redskin Rich · 09-13-2007, 08:56 PM

It's not enough... I want a public flogging

Cowell · 09-13-2007, 08:57 PM

They couldn't fine him any more, he was fined the maximum. The fine isn't what matters it's the draft picks, I'm glad they didn't dock them like a 5th rounder or below.

Schneed10 · 09-13-2007, 09:00 PM

Roger Goodell is quickly becoming my hero.

Max fine and high draft picks. That's hitting 'em where it hurts.

mlmpetert · 09-13-2007, 09:02 PM

Some guys on ESPN the other day where saying that a fine doesnt really mean anything and that in the end it will only be passed onto the fans. Im all for the draft pick(s) though.

I was thinking they should forfited their win too, not nessacerly give the Jets a win but take the win away from the Pats.

Overall though the best decision Goodwell has made, imo

NicknacK89 · 09-14-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Some guys on ESPN the other day where saying that a fine doesnt really mean anything and that in the end it will only be passed onto the fans. Im all for the draft pick(s) though.

I was thinking they should forfited their win too, not nessacerly give the Jets a win but take the win away from the Pats.

Overall though the best decision Goodwell has made, imo

Goodell made the fine in a way that robert kraft cannot pay it for bellichek so he has to pay the 500k himself... serves him right that smug ass

saden1 · 09-15-2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NicknacK89

Goodell made the fine in a way that robert kraft cannot pay it for bellichek so he has to pay the 500k himself... serves him right that smug ass

I doubt Goodell put language in the fine that prohibits Kraft from giving him a raise next season. Seriously, the fine is irrelevant and I do believe that Belichick next contract will compensate him for his 500K loss.

Goodell is insulting our intelligence.

MTK · 09-13-2007, 09:02 PM

Ouch, a 1st rounder is going to really hurt.

GTripp0012 · 09-13-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Ouch, a 1st rounder is going to really hurt.

Yeah, but not nearly as much as it would hurt...say us for example.

It will have a good sized effect on the future of their team, but by the time it actually takes effect (that is other teams are getting production from their first rounders in 2008 while the Pats aren't), this event will be so far in the rear view mirror that no one will even suggest that the fall off could be attributable to this.

Essentially, this hurts the team indirectly, but hardly at all directly.

mlmpetert · 09-13-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Yeah, but not nearly as much as it would hurt...say us for example.

It will have a good sized effect on the future of their team, but by the time it actually takes effect (that is other teams are getting production from their first rounders in 2008 while the Pats aren't), this event will be so far in the rear view mirror that no one will even suggest that the fall off could be attributable to this.

Essentially, this hurts the team indirectly, but hardly at all directly.

I think they have 2 first rounders next year too

mheisig · 09-14-2007, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Yeah, but not nearly as much as it would hurt...say us for example.

It will have a good sized effect on the future of their team, but by the time it actually takes effect (that is other teams are getting production from their first rounders in 2008 while the Pats aren't), this event will be so far in the rear view mirror that no one will even suggest that the fall off could be attributable to this.

Essentially, this hurts the team indirectly, but hardly at all directly.

Obviously nobody can see into the future, but you can't necessarily say that losing a 1st rounder will hurt the Pats. It's possible, but not necessarily so. Some (if not many) first rounders are never productive, therefore IF the Pats were to have drafted a first rounder in 2008 that would have been a dud, and now they can't because the draft pick has been forfeited, they would miss out on drafting a dud. Big deal.

Of course this all depends on how you think our present actions alter future events. Hot damn this got philosophical fast.

dall-assblows · 09-13-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Ouch, a 1st rounder is going to really hurt.

they actually have 2 first round picks so i think they'll be fine.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 09-13-2007, 09:06 PM

so what happens to that first? Give it to the worst team in the league maybe?

09-13-2007, 08:53 PM	#2
Cowell Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bluffton, South Carolina Posts: 803	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Good, I'm glad to see that they aren't going to take away some crappy 2nd day picks. I think the punishment fits the crime, good call Goodell.

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Lady Brave The Starter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Trinity, NC Age: 53 Posts: 1,444	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Doh! $500k? That's gotta hurt.

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Redskin Rich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,420	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick It's not enough... I want a public flogging

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Cowell Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bluffton, South Carolina Posts: 803	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick They couldn't fine him any more, he was fined the maximum. The fine isn't what matters it's the draft picks, I'm glad they didn't dock them like a 5th rounder or below.

09-13-2007, 09:00 PM	#6
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Roger Goodell is quickly becoming my hero. Max fine and high draft picks. That's hitting 'em where it hurts. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

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mlmpetert Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond Posts: 3,261	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Some guys on ESPN the other day where saying that a fine doesnt really mean anything and that in the end it will only be passed onto the fans. Im all for the draft pick(s) though. I was thinking they should forfited their win too, not nessacerly give the Jets a win but take the win away from the Pats. Overall though the best decision Goodwell has made, imo

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