Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick

[steveo395]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

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

Nobody gets it. Every team behind them just moves up a spot.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by steveo395

Nobody gets it. Every team behind them just moves up a spot.

But what about the Patriots pick? Who gets that?

[skinsttw]

I think the Jets will get it as compensation-- ha, ha

[jgalecpa]

I expected a suspension, but then heard somone on ESPN saying something to the effect that he still would be coaching behing the scenes via phone, etc.

I think the 500k sends a big message, and actually might make a dent in his pocketbook.

Of course, now his WIFE is going to be pissed at him, so that will be another cross to bear.

J-Dawg

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by jgalecpa

I expected a suspension, but then heard somone on ESPN saying something to the effect that he still would be coaching behing the scenes via phone, etc.

I think the 500k sends a big message, and actually might make a dent in his pocketbook.

Of course, now his WIFE is going to be pissed at him, so that will be another cross to bear.

J-Dawg

I believe he is divorced. That is a whole other story. See New York divorcee and Belichick on Google.

[Cowell]

Doesn't surprise me that he is divorced, the guy seems like he would be a real dick.

[Warpath]

Im not sure this does alot of damage to the Patriots. But it is the max fine and 1 high draft pick I personally expected multiple draft picks but whatever. Its not like they are going to lose a top 20 pick. Should an asterisk be placed next to the Patriots superbowl wins? Those of you that think Bonds should have the asterisk eventhough he has never been caught. Now that Bill Belicheat has been caught don't you think it should be mentioned as a footnote? How often do you think this has been going on? I'd bet those wins over the Colts the last few years might of been tainted. Either way this story is over and now lets move on. Week 2 is here and we have the Eagles to deal with.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

they do have 2 and will lose one. I want the Redskins to have it. LOL

[70Chip]

I would have preferred a lifetime ban. $500,000 seems like a lot, but I'm sure Kraft will make it up to him.

[mooby]

500 grand is a lot to us, but to a coach like Belichick it's probably not a lot. As for the draft pick they are gonna lose, they already have another one (that's more likely to be higher than their original) so it won't make much of an impact at all. I wanted to see Belichick suspended, but I guess that won't happen. Everyone says that fines make huge impacts but when you consider the amount of money they are getting paid it's little more than a slap on the wrist.

[budw38]

Some guy named Kraft is selling lots of video equiptment on Ebay . Im glad they took away the # 1 and 500K !! Lets face it , all teams try and pick up the hand signals during games < Baseball & football > ect. How many of you remember opening day 1978 .............. we played at New England ,,, found a Patriots playbook in the locker room before the game ,,,, and spanked them .

[FRPLG]

Sorry but not enough. Any team in this league would trade 750K and their first rounder for a SB. They needed to be punished with something that was a clear competitive disadvantage. A loss of all picks in the first three rounds and an 8 game suspension is what he should have done. That would have been a WOAH type punishment that would act as a deterrent.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I definately think that, in addition to the fine and loss of a draft pick or picks, Belichick should have been suspended. If the Dallas QB coach gets a suspension for using HGH for personal reasons, I think Belichick should have been suspended for repeatedly violating NFL rules to gain a competitive advantage.

[12thMan]

I don't care how you slice it, 500K is a nice chunk! That's not like some parking ticket. He'll remember it for the rest of his career, and you know what so will the fans.

I think while a suspension could have been in order, no question this is a very satisfactory fine. One thing is for sure, Goodell didn't let him off the hook easy.

[Gmanc711]

The degree of the draft picks remains to be seen...but I think we can all agree on one thing.....Roger Goodell is NOT screwing around...a first round pick to any team weather it be first or thirty second is a big freaking deal...its not like he said they dont have a say, fifth round pick. I mean yeah maybe they win the super bowl and its not a HUGE deal...but I think it still defintley sends the message its supposed too.