WR Odell Beckham, Jr., Free Agent (2 Viewers)

[The Claymaker]

I don't think anyone is "afraid" of any DB, Norman is having a great season but let's not get cazy. I watched that game and I thought they both should or could have been ejected and the spear to the head after the whistle was definitely the worst of the stupidity. I definitely think a suspension would be warranted if the NFL had the guts to do so, but I imagine it will just be a fine for both players and a bigger fine for ODB. I think everyone knew Norman was that type of player (Gifted corner just not all there mentally), he has Acted the fool before and done some crazy stuff to get personal fouls, but I think if you didn't know what type of A-#%* ODB was before you definitely know now.

That being said I would like to see Coughlin suspend him for his actions, since he allegedly doesn't stand for that stuff. But that won't happen either as the Giants are in the playoff race.

 

[dirtyjay]

I don't think anyone is "afraid" of any DB, Norman is having a great season but let's not get cazy. I watched that game and I thought they both should or could have been ejected and the spear to the head after the whistle was definitely the worst of the stupidity. I definitely think a suspension would be warranted if the NFL had the guts to do so, but I imagine it will just be a fine for both players and a bigger fine for ODB. I think everyone knew Norman was that type of player (Gifted corner just not all there mentally), he has Acted the fool before and done some crazy stuff to get personal fouls, but I think if you didn't know what type of A-#%* ODB was before you definitely know now.

That being said I would like to see Coughlin suspend him for his actions, since he allegedly doesn't stand for that stuff. But that won't happen either as the Giants are in the playoff race.

Wasnt a spear, he was trying to make a cheap block, ended up being a spear.

You see his shoulder go up last second and helmet go to helmet.

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/odell-beckham-cheap-shot-on-josh-norman.gif?w=1000

 

[JuniorNB]

Game.set.match. dirtyjay owned by his own words. Not surprising though.

No I didnt, but thanks anyways.

Thanks for being my stalker too, I always wanted one.

So believing someone will get a fine means you you believe he should? lmfao

People with selective reading, on what earth is that eating my words?

He will be fined but shouldnt. Seems hard to gather for some.

Do I have to believe what you believe?

Am I forced to have your opinion?

You're the one who chimed in by saying there are powder puff games if football is too rough. Here's a tip: don't try to be a cocky troll if you are too thin skinned to handle it when you get pummeled in return. Had you chimed on that you don't feel a fine is warranted and left out the macho bull####, your morning would have gone much smoother. Learn from your mistakes.

Yes I did, but I am old school. I like contact football. Jack Tatum football. Troll? Ironic coming from you. Have you read half your posts? My morning? Uh, someone takes a message board to serious in their life. Put the keyboard down.

You are blocked man, no one cares about you are me arguing over what you think.

too*

 

[The Claymaker]

I don't think anyone is "afraid" of any DB, Norman is having a great season but let's not get cazy. I watched that game and I thought they both should or could have been ejected and the spear to the head after the whistle was definitely the worst of the stupidity. I definitely think a suspension would be warranted if the NFL had the guts to do so, but I imagine it will just be a fine for both players and a bigger fine for ODB. I think everyone knew Norman was that type of player (Gifted corner just not all there mentally), he has Acted the fool before and done some crazy stuff to get personal fouls, but I think if you didn't know what type of A-#%* ODB was before you definitely know now.

That being said I would like to see Coughlin suspend him for his actions, since he allegedly doesn't stand for that stuff. But that won't happen either as the Giants are in the playoff race.

Wasnt a spear, he was trying to make a cheap block, ended up being a spear.

You see his shoulder go up last second and helmet go to helmet.

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/odell-beckham-cheap-shot-on-josh-norman.gif?w=1000

Spear/crown of the helmet into another players head/face, that was an intentional dirty shot. You are not ODB and have no idea what he was "trying" to do, Normans head doesn't move and it is a clear shot to the head. The only actual evidence we have is the play itself, which looks like the intent to injury another player. Hopefully the NFL suspends him a game for going psycho if nothing else.

 

[Poncho]

Hope Coughlin doesn't suspend him week16. Week 17 would be fine tho.....

 

[The Claymaker]

No way he will be suspended at all, for any game by anyone. He will get an expensive slap on the wrist.

 

[dirtyjay]

I don't think anyone is "afraid" of any DB, Norman is having a great season but let's not get cazy. I watched that game and I thought they both should or could have been ejected and the spear to the head after the whistle was definitely the worst of the stupidity. I definitely think a suspension would be warranted if the NFL had the guts to do so, but I imagine it will just be a fine for both players and a bigger fine for ODB. I think everyone knew Norman was that type of player (Gifted corner just not all there mentally), he has Acted the fool before and done some crazy stuff to get personal fouls, but I think if you didn't know what type of A-#%* ODB was before you definitely know now.

That being said I would like to see Coughlin suspend him for his actions, since he allegedly doesn't stand for that stuff. But that won't happen either as the Giants are in the playoff race.

Wasnt a spear, he was trying to make a cheap block, ended up being a spear.

You see his shoulder go up last second and helmet go to helmet.

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/odell-beckham-cheap-shot-on-josh-norman.gif?w=1000

Spear/crown of the helmet into another players head/face, that was an intentional dirty shot. You are not ODB and have no idea what he was "trying" to do, Normans head doesn't move and it is a clear shot to the head. The only actual evidence we have is the play itself, which looks like the intent to injury another player. Hopefully the NFL suspends him a game for going psycho if nothing else.

In the same post you say I am not ODB and I dont know what he was "trying to do", you go and say that his "intent" was to injure?

So you can know what he intended to do, but I cant?

Going "psycho" in your opinion deserves suspensions now? Over reaction Monday is in full force.

 

[BobbyLayne]

The Lions had two players suspended for stepping on a player last year. Both Suh and Raiola had accumulated many fines for dirty play throughout their respective careers.

Other than the punch against the Bills, has OBJ been fined for a cheap shot? I don't recall; he has been penalized but not fined for excessive celebrations. Buffalo claimed he threw punches on multiple occasions but the league didn't cite that. The cumulative aspect of a fine or suspension seems light when you compare it to other players with a history of dirty play.

OBJ took a swing at Norman while running by him, then turns and gets a forty foot sprint going before he launches into him H2H. Norman responds with a knee to the helmet.

This was pretty ugly, but again, not any worse IMO than Rison-Sanders or Johnson-Finnegan.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Here is a look at Rison-Sanders and Johnson-Finnegan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x6f8oEAuXs&feature=youtu.be&t=33

 

[The Claymaker]

I don't think anyone is "afraid" of any DB, Norman is having a great season but let's not get cazy. I watched that game and I thought they both should or could have been ejected and the spear to the head after the whistle was definitely the worst of the stupidity. I definitely think a suspension would be warranted if the NFL had the guts to do so, but I imagine it will just be a fine for both players and a bigger fine for ODB. I think everyone knew Norman was that type of player (Gifted corner just not all there mentally), he has Acted the fool before and done some crazy stuff to get personal fouls, but I think if you didn't know what type of A-#%* ODB was before you definitely know now.

That being said I would like to see Coughlin suspend him for his actions, since he allegedly doesn't stand for that stuff. But that won't happen either as the Giants are in the playoff race.

Wasnt a spear, he was trying to make a cheap block, ended up being a spear.

You see his shoulder go up last second and helmet go to helmet.https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/odell-beckham-cheap-shot-on-josh-norman.gif?w=1000

Spear/crown of the helmet into another players head/face, that was an intentional dirty shot. You are not ODB and have no idea what he was "trying" to do, Normans head doesn't move and it is a clear shot to the head. The only actual evidence we have is the play itself, which looks like the intent to injury another player. Hopefully the NFL suspends him a game for going psycho if nothing else.

In the same post you say I am not ODB and I dont know what he was "trying to do", you go and say that his "intent" was to injure?

So you can know what he intended to do, but I cant?

Going "psycho" in your opinion deserves suspensions now? Over reaction Monday is in full force.

Lack of reading skills are in full force today. I said "looks like" the intent to injure, no where did I say he definitely tried to injure him. Please don't quote me and try to make like I said things I didn't. Thank you.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

I just heard Boomer (the QB) on Boston radio and he said the story was going to get real ugly. He said he hasn't been able to confirm anything but it certainly seemed to be that he was alluding to their being a gay angle to this whole dust up.

 

[Shutout]

I don't think anyone is "afraid" of any DB, Norman is having a great season but let's not get cazy. I watched that game and I thought they both should or could have been ejected and the spear to the head after the whistle was definitely the worst of the stupidity. I definitely think a suspension would be warranted if the NFL had the guts to do so, but I imagine it will just be a fine for both players and a bigger fine for ODB. I think everyone knew Norman was that type of player (Gifted corner just not all there mentally), he has Acted the fool before and done some crazy stuff to get personal fouls, but I think if you didn't know what type of A-#%* ODB was before you definitely know now.

That being said I would like to see Coughlin suspend him for his actions, since he allegedly doesn't stand for that stuff. But that won't happen either as the Giants are in the playoff race.

I lost a lot of respect for Coughlin today. Those actions were out of control and could have significantly hurt a player and impacted the Panthers' rest of season outlook over something stupid (I am NOT a Panthers fan so not homering).

Coughlin has LONG been that "character" guy. Demands so much from people and how many times has he benched a player because of a fumble or missed carrying out an instruction? And what does he always say when asked in the press conference? Something like "He was hurting the team. We can't have that..."

But yesterday, he simply did not have the guts to do the right thing when OBJ was out of control. I know it's tough but you can't have your cake and eat it too. THe only thing in Coughlin's defense is it should never have fallen to be Coughlin's decision. The officials should have done the job.

 

[Banger]

I just heard Boomer (the QB) on Boston radio and he said the story was going to get real ugly. He said he hasn't been able to confirm anything but it certainly seemed to be that he was alluding to their being a gay angle to this whole dust up.

huh? In that either Beckham or Norman is gay?

 

[Shutout]

Here is a look at Rison-Sanders and Johnson-Finnegan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x6f8oEAuXs&feature=youtu.be&t=33

That should say Johnson-Innegan cause AJ beat the F out of that dude.

 

[The Claymaker]

I just heard Boomer (the QB) on Boston radio and he said the story was going to get real ugly. He said he hasn't been able to confirm anything but it certainly seemed to be that he was alluding to their being a gay angle to this whole dust up.

Wow, I am surprised TMZ or whoever isn't involved yet.

 

[Banger]

Here is a look at Rison-Sanders and Johnson-Finnegan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x6f8oEAuXs&feature=youtu.be&t=33

That should say Johnson-Innegan cause AJ beat the F out of that dude.

I remember Hines Ward having some battles and blind sided blocks back in the day. Steve Smith had some wars.

The players lost their minds but the refs also lost control of the game.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

I just heard Boomer (the QB) on Boston radio and he said the story was going to get real ugly. He said he hasn't been able to confirm anything but it certainly seemed to be that he was alluding to their being a gay angle to this whole dust up.

huh? In that either Beckham or Norman is gay?

He was very cryptic about it so perhaps I read it wrong but it seemed to be he referring to the fact that there was purpose to Norman calling Beckham a ballerina and a #####.

 

[JaxBill]

With no prior suh like dirty plays (at last that i can recall) I find it hard to believe they would actually suspend him.

Fined for throwing a punch two months ago.http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000551873/article/odell-beckham-fined-8681-for-punching-bills-safety

Closed fist punch is supposed to be an automatic ejection. OBJ threw four open palm roundhouses yesterday.

This reminds me of Andre Rison-Deon Sanders or Andre Johnson-Coutland Finnegan.

Big fines, no suspension.

Being that he deserved to be ejected twice now this season and the refs blew if both times, I think there's a very good chance he sees a suspension. There's no question the punk deserves it.

And his head shot on Norman is especially galling after he whined about "headhuntng" in the preseason.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000516002/article/odell-beckham-to-jaguars-make-a-play-on-ball-not-me

 

[BobbyLayne]

Here is a look at Rison-Sanders and Johnson-Finnegan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x6f8oEAuXs&feature=youtu.be&t=33

That should say Johnson-Innegan cause AJ beat the F out of that dude.

I'm outta likes.

Favorite tweet of the day:

https://twitter.com/randywattson/status/678728716915208194

Off topic, I loved Cam's reaction to the OBJ TD. I've seen a lot of NFL QBs who would have been slack jawed, hanging their head. Cam nodded like, "OK, no problem, I got this."

https://twitter.com/TommyFromNC/status/678689030104604672

 

[JuniorNB]

Ten years ago, it should have only been a fine. But how can the league possibly say it's concerned about brain safety and then not suspend a guy who purposely speared a guy in the ear flap off the ball after the whistle? If there's no suspension for Beckham, they better not come down hard on a safety when he's actually trying to make a football play.

 

[Jed]

dirtyjay also thinks Cobb will still break out this year and produce as a #1 WR.

Still 2 weeks to go!

 

[(HULK)]

I didn't see the game since I was at the Skins game. Looking at that .gif... I don't think you can suspend him. He is completely off the ground and in the air when Norman rotates his shoulder out of the hit and exposes his helmet to OBJ. If Norman didn't rotate, it would've been contact with the shoulder and fine.

Sounds like he was a petulant child all game. Not surprised. Hope he grows up one day.

 

[Shutout]

Here is a look at Rison-Sanders and Johnson-Finnegan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x6f8oEAuXs&feature=youtu.be&t=33

That should say Johnson-Innegan cause AJ beat the F out of that dude.

I remember Hines Ward having some battles and blind sided blocks back in the day. Steve Smith had some wars.

The players lost their minds but the refs also lost control of the game.

I realize I am being hypocritical when I say this but Seve Smith, who has been an enormous pain in my FF ### forever and who I do not like is the one guy who I never got upset about his feistiness because I always thought it was pure passion and he was always ultimately under control. What I saw with OBJ yesterday was NOT in control. That guy was losing it and that is dangerous. In moments like that, that run and launch play could have ended careers and that's scary to have a human projectile loose cannon out there.

As mouthy and feisty as Smiff is, I NEVER felt like "that guy is going to get someone hurt...He needs to sit down".

 

[Pokesfan]

@AdamSchefter: NFL discussing discipline for Odell Beckham Jr. this morning, but based on conversations with league sources, a 1-game suspension is likely.

 

[Shutout]

I didn't see the game since I was at the Skins game. Looking at that .gif... I don't think you can suspend him. He is completely off the ground and in the air when Norman rotates his shoulder out of the hit and exposes his helmet to OBJ. If Norman didn't rotate, it would've been contact with the shoulder and fine.

Sounds like he was a petulant child all game. Not surprised. Hope he grows up one day.

What you didn't see is how OBJ basically lined up like a charging bull and calculated that trajectory. It was out of line.

 

[Andrew74]

Here is a look at Rison-Sanders and Johnson-Finnegan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x6f8oEAuXs&feature=youtu.be&t=33

That should say Johnson-Innegan cause AJ beat the F out of that dude.

I remember Hines Ward having some battles and blind sided blocks back in the day. Steve Smith had some wars.

The players lost their minds but the refs also lost control of the game.

As mouthy and feisty as Smiff is, I NEVER felt like "that guy is going to get someone hurt...He needs to sit down".

Unless you were on his team.

 

[The Claymaker]

I didn't see the game since I was at the Skins game. Looking at that .gif... I don't think you can suspend him. He is completely off the ground and in the air when Norman rotates his shoulder out of the hit and exposes his helmet to OBJ. If Norman didn't rotate, it would've been contact with the shoulder and fine.

Sounds like he was a petulant child all game. Not surprised. Hope he grows up one day.

http://youtu.be/sIhuIBa3Pa8

He never leaves his feet till after the headshot. This is a much better view of it all and then you can also see the slo-mo at the end. it is hard to truly know someone's intent unless they tell you, but his actions make it seem obvious to me. Just mho

 

[Shutout]

I know it's not here or there but lots of people are posting about how this got overlooked and yet safeties and other defenders mostly have been penalized, fined, suspended for getting anywhere close to the head on a personal foul so those are good points.

Also, not sure why this is coming to mind, but I recall a year or two ago, Luke Kuechly was trying to get a loose ball and a ref approached him from behind to pull him off the pile and, without knowing who it was pulling him, Kuechly swing his arm back and made contact with the ref. Instant ejection. Yet, we all saw punch attempts, head strikes, etc yesterday from OBJ and nothing.

I think OBJ got in more hits on Norman yesterday than I did on Swan (Fallout 4) my first go around.

 

[parasaurolophus]

I have never seen anything like this in an NFL game. Both players. Every chance either of them had to take some sort of cheap shot, they took it. It became unbearable to watch. I was fully expecting folding chairs to enter the scene at any moment. Pretty much ruined one of the greatest regular season games.

How can anybody actually defend what they saw in any way, shape or form???? Time to take a serious look at yourself when you excuse this type of behavior because he is on your fantasy team or your favorite NFL team. No place for this.

 

[Banger]

I know it's not here or there but lots of people are posting about how this got overlooked and yet safeties and other defenders mostly have been penalized, fined, suspended for getting anywhere close to the head on a personal foul so those are good points.

Also, not sure why this is coming to mind, but I recall a year or two ago, Luke Kuechly was trying to get a loose ball and a ref approached him from behind to pull him off the pile and, without knowing who it was pulling him, Kuechly swing his arm back and made contact with the ref. Instant ejection. Yet, we all saw punch attempts, head strikes, etc yesterday from OBJ and nothing.

I think OBJ got in more hits on Norman yesterday than I did on Swan (Fallout 4) my first go around.

as far as the head slaps and such both guys were going blow for blow all game. Norman grabbed Beckham early in the game and body slammed him, he came up high to the head on a jam play that was shown on TV so let's no pretend that this was some one sided affair. Beckham absolutely went over the line with the running spear to the head (which I think he'll get suspended for) but for the most part they were both going right after each other after every whistle.

 

[starks]

Arg, any chance OBJ can appeal until week 17?

 

[JuniorNB]

I know it's not here or there but lots of people are posting about how this got overlooked and yet safeties and other defenders mostly have been penalized, fined, suspended for getting anywhere close to the head on a personal foul so those are good points.

Also, not sure why this is coming to mind, but I recall a year or two ago, Luke Kuechly was trying to get a loose ball and a ref approached him from behind to pull him off the pile and, without knowing who it was pulling him, Kuechly swing his arm back and made contact with the ref. Instant ejection. Yet, we all saw punch attempts, head strikes, etc yesterday from OBJ and nothing.

I think OBJ got in more hits on Norman yesterday than I did on Swan (Fallout 4) my first go around.

as far as the head slaps and such both guys were going blow for blow all game. Norman grabbed Beckham early in the game and body slammed him, he came up high to the head on a jam play that was shown on TV so let's no pretend that this was some one sided affair. Beckham absolutely went over the line with the running spear to the head (which I think he'll get suspended for) but for the most part they were both going right after each other after every whistle.

I agree. Norman was no innocent bystander. They were both doing their share of cheap shotting and helmet slapping. But Beckham's running head spear was a different level. Two guys standing toe to toe in full gear aren't going to hurt each other. But what Beckham did was ridiculous. He's the luckiest guy on the planet that he didn't hurt Norman. I honestly don't know how he kept his feet.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

@AdamSchefter: NFL discussing discipline for Odell Beckham Jr. this morning, but based on conversations with league sources, a 1-game suspension is likely.

I like it if that's what they decide. No place in the league for crap he tried pulling to Norman's head after the play.

 

[dirtyjay]

Josh Norman sure playing innocent in interviews. Listening to him on Mike and Mike. He believes he did nothing wrong.

 

[shady inc]

Arg, any chance OBJ can appeal until week 17?

was wondering the same thing

 

[smcindoe]

Arg, any chance OBJ can appeal until week 17?

If he's suspended today, he can appeal by tomorrow. But my understanding is it would be decided by the weekend.

 

[JuniorNB]

@AdamSchefter: NFL discussing discipline for Odell Beckham Jr. this morning, but based on conversations with league sources, a 1-game suspension is likely.

I like it if that's what they decide. No place in the league for crap he tried pulling to Norman's head after the play.

I agree. Not only will it teach Beckham a lesson, but maybe coaches will learn that if they see one of their players out of control, they can stop worrying about winning for five seconds and get that guy off the field. How did Coughlin not know that Beckham's head wasn't in the game in the first half and he was in a crazed state?

 

[iamkoza]

Arg, any chance OBJ can appeal until week 17?

If he's suspended today, he can appeal by tomorrow. But my understanding is it would be decided by the weekend.

they usually hear these in season appeals for conduct rather quickly so i agree that his fate will be decided prior tot he weekend, it will all come down to whether or not the hearing officer has OBJ on his fantasy team or not.

 

[dirtyjay]

Josh Norman said on Mike and Mike he should not be fined, he was playing from whistle to whistle.

 

[cubbie5150]

No way he will be suspended at all, for any game by anyone. He will get an expensive slap on the wrist.

Pretty much this. The league only cares about ratings/$$$. ODB is a ratings draw. They won't suspend him unless he ax murders a family.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Arg, any chance OBJ can appeal until week 17?

If he's suspended today, he can appeal by tomorrow. But my understanding is it would be decided by the weekend.

they usually hear these in season appeals for conduct rather quickly so i agree that his fate will be decided prior tot he weekend, it will all come down to whether or not the hearing officer has OBJ on his fantasy team or not.

Pretty sure Suh and Raiola both appealed and were heard within a couple days, before the next game, and the suspensions upheld.

 

[RBM]

Such bull#### if I'm without this guy because of this garbage.

Sure he's an ####### but so is more than half the league. My only concern is FF championship right now.

 

[cubbie5150]

Such bull#### if I'm without this guy because of this garbage.

Sure he's an ####### but so is more than half the league. My only concern is FF championship right now.

We won't be w/out him. No way in hell the league suspends him. I'd be worried if he had smoked pot or something, but for something on-field, they won't do #### to him, other than a fine.

 

[Cjw_55106]

I don't think anyone is "afraid" of any DB, Norman is having a great season but let's not get cazy. I watched that game and I thought they both should or could have been ejected and the spear to the head after the whistle was definitely the worst of the stupidity. I definitely think a suspension would be warranted if the NFL had the guts to do so, but I imagine it will just be a fine for both players and a bigger fine for ODB. I think everyone knew Norman was that type of player (Gifted corner just not all there mentally), he has Acted the fool before and done some crazy stuff to get personal fouls, but I think if you didn't know what type of A-#%* ODB was before you definitely know now.

That being said I would like to see Coughlin suspend him for his actions, since he allegedly doesn't stand for that stuff. But that won't happen either as the Giants are in the playoff race.

Wasnt a spear, he was trying to make a cheap block, ended up being a spear.

You see his shoulder go up last second and helmet go to helmet.

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/odell-beckham-cheap-shot-on-josh-norman.gif?w=1000

Wat?

 

[BobbyLayne]

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• The NFL and the NFLPA collectively bargain an on-field code of conduct for all teams, players and staff members.
• The rules are intended to protect players from unnecessary risk, promote player safety and emphasize sportsmanship.
• All players may appeal fines.

The NFL uses the fine schedule to outline the league’ and the union’s expectations for players to conduct themselves in a way that honors the sport and respects the game, their fellow players, the fans and the league. The rules are intended to protect the players from unnecessary risk, promote player safety and emphasize sportsmanship and respect of teammates, opponents, coaches, officials and fans

Player infractions may come to the league’s attention in a variety of ways. The league may respond to an official’s call during a game or to a specific play that a team submits for review. The NFL Officiating Department also reviews every play from every game and refers potential violations to the Football Operations compliance team.

League staff members examine the plays identified as having potential infractions to determine whether there is cause for additional review. If there is, they are sent to the executive vice president of Football Operations, Troy Vincent, and the vice president of Football Operations, Merton Hanks, who decide what discipline — if any — is warranted.

Players subject to discipline receive a letter informing them of what they did, a video of the play in question, why they are being fined and how much it will cost them. They also receive information on how to appeal the fine. If they choose not to appeal, the fine is withheld from their next game check.

If a player protests a ruling, he schedules a hearing with the NFL, and his case is assigned to one of the league’s current appeals officers, Derrick Brooks or James Thrash, who are jointly appointed and paid by the NFL and NFLPA. Cases are assigned randomly, so neither side in the appeals process knows who will hear a case. The officer assigned to the case reviews the play and hears the league’s case and the player’s defense. The officer’s decision is final, and the ruling is binding.

If the appeal is rejected, the league withholds the amount of the fine from the player’s next check. If the player wins his appeal, he will receive notification of the decision, and no money will be taken from his check.

The fines collected do not go to the NFL, but instead go to programs for former players. The Players Association and the league have agreed to donate fine money through the NFL Foundation to the NFL Player Care Foundation and the Gene Upshaw Players Association’s Player Assistance Trust.

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The Gene Upshaw Players Assistance Trust assists former players who are facing financial hardship due to unforeseen crisis, unaffordable medical situations and helps those who wish to go back to school to finish their undergraduate degrees.

Since 2009, about $4 million a year has gone to help former players.

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Late Hit
1st $8,681 2nd - $17,363

Spearing
1st - $23,152 2nd $46,305

Impermissible Use of the Helmet (including illegal launching)
1st - $23,152 2nd - $46,305

Hit on Defenseless Player
1st - $23,152 2nd - $46,305

Blind-Side Block
1st - $23,152 2nd - $46,305

Roughing the Passer
1st - $17,363 2nd - $34,728

Low Block
1st - $8,681 2nd - $17,363

Chop Block
1st - $8,681 2nd - $17,363

Fighting

Fighting
1st - $28,940 2nd - $57,881

Unnecessarily Entering Fight Area (active involvement)
1st - $5,787 2nd - $11,576

Unnecessarily Entering Fight Area (no active involvement)
1st - $2,893 2nd - $8,681

Sportsmanship

Excessive Profanity; Other Unsportsmanlike Conduct (e.g., toward opponent, game personnel, fans, etc.)

1st - $11,576 2nd - $23,152

Taunting

1st - $8,681 2nd - $11,576

Football Into Stands

1st - $5,787 2nd - $11,576

Uniform

Foreign Substances on Body/Uniform

1st - $8,681 2nd - $17,363

Chin Straps

1st - $8,681 2nd - $11,576

Personal Messages

1st - $5,787 2nd - $11,576

(Additional fines may be imposed on team management and coaching staffs for condoning, permitting, etc., violations in this area)

Other Uniform/Equipment Violations

1st - $5,787 2nd - $11,576

On-Field Commercial Logo Violation

Considered violation of official league licensing agreements; suspension or fine; severity to be determined by degree of violation.

Gang Signing

Considered conduct detrimental to the league; suspension or fine; severity to be determined in accordance with provisions of the Personal Conduct Policy.

Starting in 2012, fine minimums will increase by 5 percent each year as stipulated in the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement. The increases continue throughout the duration of the current CBA.

nfl.com

$107,077 for OBJ?

 

[Workhorse]

Such bull#### if I'm without this guy because of this garbage.

Sure he's an ####### but so is more than half the league. My only concern is FF championship right now.

This. After losing Edelman, I've been relying on ODB the past month and he carried me to the championship game. If he's suspended, I'm toast at WR.

 

[playin4beer]

I'd love to have this guy on the field next week for my Championship game.. is he a tool?? Probably.. Deserve the suspension?? Probably..

But I don't care, he's not dating my daughter..

BUT, I have a pretty good insurance policy named Doug Baldwin on my bench.. And before the "why is he on your bench" comments, my other WR is Julio, no flex position.

Unfortunately for me, Julio draws Mr. Norman this week...

 

[RBM]

Such bull#### if I'm without this guy because of this garbage.

Sure he's an ####### but so is more than half the league. My only concern is FF championship right now.

We won't be w/out him. No way in hell the league suspends him. I'd be worried if he had smoked pot or something, but for something on-field, they won't do #### to him, other than a fine.

Pretty much out there already. He's getting suspended.

 

[dgr81]

Such bull#### if I'm without this guy because of this garbage.

Sure he's an ####### but so is more than half the league. My only concern is FF championship right now.

We won't be w/out him. No way in hell the league suspends him. I'd be worried if he had smoked pot or something, but for something on-field, they won't do #### to him, other than a fine.

hahaha

 

[fightingillini]

No way he will be suspended at all, for any game by anyone. He will get an expensive slap on the wrist.

Pretty much this. The league only cares about ratings/$$$. ODB is a ratings draw. They won't suspend him unless he ax murders a family.

I agree, but Beckham should be supsended.

Actually, he should be supended for a period of time from the hit to Norman's helmet until the end of the game. He should have been kicked out at that moment. I coudn't believe that he wasn't. I think it happend sometime in the 3rd quarter, so I think Beckham should have to sit for about 1 quarter and a half in week 16.

I also couldn't believe that only the WR coach was talking to him on the sideline. If I were Coughlin, I would have pulled him aside by his facemask (or by his hair if his helmet was off) and read him the riot act.....and sat him myself.

I hope the G-men make the playoffs, win a wild card game, and then have to go TO Carolina. That would be must see TV.