Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick

BleedBurgundy · 09-13-2007, 11:56 PM

I think this was as harsh as anyone could have hoped for, a suspension notwithstanding. Is this the largest fine for an NFL head coach ever? Come on, Warpathians do the research!

SmootSmack · 09-14-2007, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

I think this was as harsh as anyone could have hoped for, a suspension notwithstanding. Is this the largest fine for an NFL head coach ever? Come on, Warpathians do the research!

I believe it's the most a coach can be fined. The most up to this point, I think, was when Mike Tice was fined $100k for scalping Super Bowl tickets.

It should all be in the article

mooby · 09-14-2007, 12:15 AM

Wade Wilson was also fined 100k for using HGH.

This punishment doesn't feel like it's enough imo. He was arrogant enough to try and use the cameras against the guy who was on his coaching staff and knew what went on. He'll probably be arrogant enough to try this again in the future.

jsarno · 09-14-2007, 02:36 AM

I would have liked to see a suspension and forfeit of that Jets game, but I didn't really think it would happen. At least they made it seem like a priority by losing a 1st round pick. The fine is nothing...Kraft has DEEP pockets, and I wouldn't be surprised if he paid for Bill's fine.

Cowell · 09-14-2007, 09:38 AM

They only hug if Belichick wins anyway what does it matter?

hooskins · 09-14-2007, 11:31 AM

Why not suspend him for a couple games? I dont see why along with the fines Roger didnt suspend him for 3-4 games.

And I agree with the other poster about Belichick not taking responsibility. He is playing the whole I didnt know it was illegal game, and he is so full of shit. This guy still has the biggest ego ever and doesnt want to admit wrong. He is "apologizing" and then explaining why he did that which is bullshit to me.

Monksdown · 09-14-2007, 11:47 AM

Jesus doesnt like cheaters.

mheisig · 09-14-2007, 01:01 PM

You can buy a hell of a lot of sleeveless hooded sweatshirts for $500K.

mheisig · 09-14-2007, 01:04 PM

Belichick's punishment should be that he's required to wear a suit and tie whenever he's in public (like Nolan of the 49ers), rather than showing up to games looking like some drunk homeless bum who hopped a freight train to Gillette stadium.

SmootSmack · 09-14-2007, 02:38 AM

Really what Goodell should have done is tell Belichick, "Ok you can still be the head coach...of the Cleveland Browns" Yeah, let's see how well you do with Derek Anderson and the other Brady

12thMan · 09-14-2007, 08:30 AM

Seriously, I wonder if this now means Belichick and Manginni won't hug at mid-field?

jsarno · 09-14-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Seriously, I wonder if this now means Belichick and Manginni won't hug at mid-field?

They didn't hug last week, so I doubt they ever will again. (spy gate or not)

D'BOYZ · 09-14-2007, 10:31 AM

I'm Sorry Guys but the punishment didn't fit the crime... first we don't know how long has he been doing this and how many of those rings are real. Second even if they take a 1st round pick THEY HAVE TWO so it really doesn't affect them, and the fines come on Kraft will pick the bill.

Goodell dropped the ball big time with his ruling he showed the NFL it's New England's pet. Wade Wilson assistant coach of Dallas got 5 game suspension for using HGH on himself but the team (Chicago) and the players didn't gain an advantage for what he did. The Patriots clearly got an advantage... Banned Belichick from his team would had hurt them must and their chance on doing something this year.....

would you guys trade a 1st round pick for a Superbowl ring? specially if you have 2? because at the end if New England wins it all that's what they did and it's cheap... the punishment didn't fit the crime

freddyg12 · 09-14-2007, 10:45 AM

Only a few people here seem to understand that Bellicheck himself got fined $500k, that's a huge fine no matter how much you make.

I think Goodell sent a pretty serious message at a time when pro sports in general can't afford to be lax on cheating.

I've thought all off season that the Pats were not destined for the super bowl. I think this will be the first of many roadblocks for them. Public sentiment may affect the team because of this too.

Not to mention, every team that plays them (including us) has extra incentive to prepare that much harder.

D'BOYZ · 09-14-2007, 10:57 AM

Mercedes-McClaren was fined 100 million for cheating and lost all the points for this season... Freddy you forgot the big think here They Cheated.... Imagine how many teams missed the playoffs because of this worst the Superbowl.... it's not like the first time he tried this.... compare it to F1 and it's pocket change... ohh and 500k it's less then 12% of what belichick makes and if he wins the superbowl he get's a 2 mill bonus .... even if he reaches the championship game he get's around 300k

09-13-2007, 11:56 PM	#1
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick I think this was as harsh as anyone could have hoped for, a suspension notwithstanding. Is this the largest fine for an NFL head coach ever? Come on, Warpathians do the research! __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

09-14-2007, 12:15 AM	#3
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,577	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Wade Wilson was also fined 100k for using HGH. This punishment doesn't feel like it's enough imo. He was arrogant enough to try and use the cameras against the guy who was on his coaching staff and knew what went on. He'll probably be arrogant enough to try this again in the future. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

09-14-2007, 02:36 AM	#4
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 50 Posts: 9,534	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick I would have liked to see a suspension and forfeit of that Jets game, but I didn't really think it would happen. At least they made it seem like a priority by losing a 1st round pick. The fine is nothing...Kraft has DEEP pockets, and I wouldn't be surprised if he paid for Bill's fine. __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

09-14-2007, 09:38 AM	#5
Cowell Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bluffton, South Carolina Posts: 803	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick They only hug if Belichick wins anyway what does it matter?

09-14-2007, 11:31 AM	#6
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 38 Posts: 8,606	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Why not suspend him for a couple games? I dont see why along with the fines Roger didnt suspend him for 3-4 games. And I agree with the other poster about Belichick not taking responsibility. He is playing the whole I didnt know it was illegal game, and he is so full of shit. This guy still has the biggest ego ever and doesnt want to admit wrong. He is "apologizing" and then explaining why he did that which is bullshit to me. __________________ Vacancy

09-14-2007, 11:47 AM	#7
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 45 Posts: 1,515	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Jesus doesnt like cheaters.

09-14-2007, 01:01 PM	#8
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick You can buy a hell of a lot of sleeveless hooded sweatshirts for $500K. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

09-14-2007, 01:04 PM	#9
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Belichick's punishment should be that he's required to wear a suit and tie whenever he's in public (like Nolan of the 49ers), rather than showing up to games looking like some drunk homeless bum who hopped a freight train to Gillette stadium. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

09-14-2007, 02:38 AM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Really what Goodell should have done is tell Belichick, "Ok you can still be the head coach...of the Cleveland Browns" Yeah, let's see how well you do with Derek Anderson and the other Brady __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

09-14-2007, 08:30 AM	#11
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Seriously, I wonder if this now means Belichick and Manginni won't hug at mid-field?

09-14-2007, 10:31 AM	#13
D'BOYZ The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,363	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick I'm Sorry Guys but the punishment didn't fit the crime... first we don't know how long has he been doing this and how many of those rings are real. Second even if they take a 1st round pick THEY HAVE TWO so it really doesn't affect them, and the fines come on Kraft will pick the bill. Goodell dropped the ball big time with his ruling he showed the NFL it's New England's pet. Wade Wilson assistant coach of Dallas got 5 game suspension for using HGH on himself but the team (Chicago) and the players didn't gain an advantage for what he did. The Patriots clearly got an advantage... Banned Belichick from his team would had hurt them must and their chance on doing something this year..... would you guys trade a 1st round pick for a Superbowl ring? specially if you have 2? because at the end if New England wins it all that's what they did and it's cheap... the punishment didn't fit the crime

09-14-2007, 10:45 AM	#14
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Only a few people here seem to understand that Bellicheck himself got fined $500k, that's a huge fine no matter how much you make. I think Goodell sent a pretty serious message at a time when pro sports in general can't afford to be lax on cheating. I've thought all off season that the Pats were not destined for the super bowl. I think this will be the first of many roadblocks for them. Public sentiment may affect the team because of this too. Not to mention, every team that plays them (including us) has extra incentive to prepare that much harder.

09-14-2007, 10:57 AM	#15
D'BOYZ The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,363	Re: Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick Mercedes-McClaren was fined 100 million for cheating and lost all the points for this season... Freddy you forgot the big think here They Cheated.... Imagine how many teams missed the playoffs because of this worst the Superbowl.... it's not like the first time he tried this.... compare it to F1 and it's pocket change... ohh and 500k it's less then 12% of what belichick makes and if he wins the superbowl he get's a 2 mill bonus .... even if he reaches the championship game he get's around 300k

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