Clady fined for "chop block"

[Goobzilla]

Weak call on the field, but it was technically a chop block by definition. I still can't believe they fined him 5K for it?

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_10510705

Ryan Clady has officially been initiated as an NFL left tackle.

The NFL fined the rookie $5,000 for his second quarter chop block against the San Diego Chargers. In truth, it was left guard Ben Hamilton who went low against the defender while Clady went high for a two-hand push on the double-team. But it was Clady who drew the 15-yard penalty and the fine.

"I thought it was a little iffy," Clady said. "I barely touched the guy."

Clady then smile and said: "Ben's going to help me out (with the fine), though."

It was the first time Clady has been fined and the second Broncos player fined this year.

Brandon Marshall was fined two weeks pay in exchange for having his season-opening suspension reduced from three games to one.

[Vladimir]

seems a little steep for what actually happened...

[FireFly]

He barely even touched him.

Nice that Bens helping him out though - as if he needs the help with that nice signing bonus he pocketed

[Atwater His Ass]

is this a joke?

[Jetmeck]

is this a joke?

It better be, this is beyond ridiculous. Even both tv announcers said it was a weak call on the penalty itself. This freaking Goodell idiot has let this job go to his head.

He has even punished and fined players for incidents the court has not made a decision on yet. I mean whatever happened to due process and your innocent until proven guilty. Commissioner GODell needs to back off.

[CasinoRoyal]

Wow........Nothing to a guy who jus got what 12 million guaranteed though.

But yeah a bullshyt call and fine but we move on.

[Atwater His Ass]

It better be, this is beyond ridiculous. Even both tv announcers said it was a weak call on the penalty itself. This freaking Goodell idiot has let this job go to his head.

He has even punished and fined players for incidents the court has not made a decision on yet. I mean whatever happened to due process and your innocent until proven guilty. Commissioner GODell needs to back off.

Actually Randy Cross said it was a good call during the game, like a retard.

I don't really mind Goodell taking action on things that haven't gone though the courts yet. Many business's and corporations do that as there is a certain level of integrity you need to maintain while employed.

But this "chop block" fine is just stupid.

[watermock]

That's why some of call Goodell Das Furhrer. Bang cartoons has for awile now.

It's just a tap on the back pocket for a reminder.

[BroncoInSkinland]

Goodell probably rationalizes it by making it part of the Safety push he is emphasizing this year. I would look for a lot of calls and fines on it in the next few weeks against all teams.

[Broncoman13]

It was a good call during the game. It was weak and certainly didn't injure or have the intent to injure, but by rule it was the correct call. I really didn't think they would fine him b/c it lacked a nasty intent. Oh well, like most have mentioned the fine isn't going to break Ryan Clady or Ben Hamilton... but having one of these fines on record could make the next one (if) sting a whole lot more!

[crawdad]

It was a bullshiat call to begin with. I cannot believe they fined him.

[x123z]

Seems way too harsh.

[HILife]

Weak call on the field, but it was technically a chop block by definition. I still can't believe they fined him 5K for it?

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_10510705

Ryan Clady has officially been initiated as an NFL left tackle.

The NFL fined the rookie $5,000 for his second quarter chop block against the San Diego Chargers. In truth, it was left guard Ben Hamilton who went low against the defender while Clady went high for a two-hand push on the double-team. But it was Clady who drew the 15-yard penalty and the fine.

"I thought it was a little iffy," Clady said. "I barely touched the guy."

Clady then smile and said: "Ben's going to help me out (with the fine), though."

It was the first time Clady has been fined and the second Broncos player fined this year.

Brandon Marshall was fined two weeks pay in exchange for having his season-opening suspension reduced from three games to one.

Wait....I didn't see the play, but if Hamilton took out the legs then why is Clady getting fined?

[baja]

It better be, this is beyond ridiculous. Even both tv announcers said it was a weak call on the penalty itself. This freaking Goodell idiot has let this job go to his head.

He has even punished and fined players for incidents the court has not made a decision on yet. I mean whatever happened to due process and your innocent until proven guilty. Commissioner GODell needs to back off.

I wish all of you some how could have a chance to experience the United States durning the 1950's thru the 1970's we did not have those clamp down controls and political correctness then.

Just yesterday I took a wrong exit in San Diego and ended up at the gate to Miramar air-force base I asked the young kid maning the gate how to get back to La Jolla. His response was I want to see your drivers license with a scowl on his face. I said dude all I need is directions I'm not a criminal. His response was I need to see if you are driving legally. I said I'm not on your base yet nor do I intend to go on your base so tell me under what authority do you ask for my license. He said sorry sir turn in the parking lot and get on 15 N and take the next exit.... We have to call them on their bull shiit, if enough of us did they would back off. You young people would not believe how wonderful it was to live in this great country durning those great years of the 50's to the 70's. If you did you would be outraged at what has happened too.

[baja]

It was a good call during the game. It was weak and certainly didn't injure or have the intent to injure, but by rule it was the correct call. I really didn't think they would fine him b/c it lacked a nasty intent. <b> Oh well, like most have mentioned the fine isn't going to break Ryan Clady or Ben Hamilton... </b> but having one of these fines on record could make the next one (if) sting a whole lot more!

That is not the point.

5 dollars will not break any of you guys so please all of you send me 5 bucks OK?

[NeverBeenToDenver]

I wish all of you some how could have a chance to experience the United States durning the 1950's thru the 1970's we did not have those clamp down controls and political correctness then.

Just yesterday I took a wrong exit in San Diego and ended up at the gate to Miramar air-force base I asked the young kid maning the gate how to get back to La Jolla. His response was I want to see your drivers license with a scowl on his face. I said dude all I need is directions I'm not a criminal. His response was I need to see if you are driving legally. I said I'm not on your base yet nor do I intend to go on your base so tell me under what authority do you ask for my license. He said sorry sir turn in the parking lot and get on 15 N and take the next exit.... We have to call them on their bull shiit, if enough of us did they would back off. You young people would not believe how wonderful it was to live in this great country durning those great years of the 50's to the 70's. If you did you would be outraged at what has happened too.

Oh man, nice post. I had a similar situation occur to me soon after 9/11. Was on the George Washington Parkway in Northern Virginia on the other side of the Potomac from DC one night with a bunch of friends (all of us male and young). The exits can be a little confusing sometimes and I ended up in front of the CIA headquarters gate, but we had already begun the uturn and CLEARLY were headed back to the parkway. We were pulled over and they drew guns on us, it was a nightmare. I said, man, we took the wrong exit and I'm just looking to get into Georgetown. Also, some of my favorite spots to hang out in around the city suddenly became off limits or under extreme supervision. It's sad.

[BroncoInSkinland]

Got this in my e-mail yesterday thought you might like it baja...

SCHOOL--1958 vs. 2008
Scenario:
Jack goes quail hunting before school,
pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack.
1958 - Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun,
goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.
2008 - School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail
and never sees his truck or gun again. Counsellors called in
for traumatized students and teachers. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comhttp://www.orangemane.com/BB/ /><o:p></o:p></P><P><B><U><FONT face=Scenario</U></B>:
Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school.
1958 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins.
Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2008 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark.
Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it
<o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1958 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by the Principal.
Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2008 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie.
Tested for ADD. School gets extra money from state
because Jeffrey has a disability.
<o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car
and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1958 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal,
goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2008 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse.
Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang.
State psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers
being abused herself and their dad goes to prison.
Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.
<o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1958 - Mark shares aspirin with Principal out on the smoking dock.
2008 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations.
Car searched for drugs and weapons. <o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Pedro fails high school English.
1958 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college.
2008 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state.
Newspaper articles appear nationally
explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist.
ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system
and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum.
Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up
mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English. <o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from 4th of July,
puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.
1958 - Ants die.
2008- BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called.
Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents,
siblings removed from home, computers confiscated,
Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list
and is never allowed to fly again.<o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee.
He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1958 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2008 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job.
She faces 3 years in State Prison.
Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.

[bronco militia]

sweet! clady is officially a Bronco!

[MVP-06]

Honestly I wouldn't mind a couple of our OL getting some fines this year. When we were the #1 rushing team in the nfl we had some mean SOB's up front and all the DL knew it. They were more worried about their knees then making the tackle.

Congrats Ryan, you just took a step up in my book.



P.S. Bring Gibbs back

[baja]

Got this in my e-mail yesterday thought you might like it baja...

SCHOOL--1958 vs. 2008
Scenario:
Jack goes quail hunting before school,
pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack.
1958 - Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun,
goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.
2008 - School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail
and never sees his truck or gun again. Counsellors called in
for traumatized students and teachers. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comhttp://www.orangemane.com/BB/ /><o:p></o:p></P><P><B><U><FONT face=Scenario</U></B>:
Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school.
1958 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins.
Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2008 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark.
Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it
<o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1958 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by the Principal.
Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2008 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie.
Tested for ADD. School gets extra money from state
because Jeffrey has a disability.
<o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car
and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1958 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal,
goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2008 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse.
Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang.
State psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers
being abused herself and their dad goes to prison.
Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.
<o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1958 - Mark shares aspirin with Principal out on the smoking dock.
2008 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations.
Car searched for drugs and weapons. <o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Pedro fails high school English.
1958 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college.
2008 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state.
Newspaper articles appear nationally
explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist.
ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system
and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum.
Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up
mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English. <o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from 4th of July,
puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.
1958 - Ants die.
2008- BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called.
Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents,
siblings removed from home, computers confiscated,
Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list
and is never allowed to fly again.<o:p></o:p>
Scenario:
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee.
He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1958 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2008 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job.
She faces 3 years in State Prison.
Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.

Thanks for that and it's not far off the mark. Who killed common sense?

[BroncoInSkinland]

Liberals.

[watermock]

I grew up in the 70's too. They never searched cars...there were no roadblocks...there were no random checkpoints for seat belts...often cops didn't know what pot smelled like.

DUI was .15 not.08.

[sixtimeseight]

Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car
and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1958 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal,
goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.


Ah yes, the good ol days. When child abuse was rampant and tolerated. Stupid liberal pussy kids today can't even take a beating anymore!

[BroncoInSkinland]

Ah yes, the good ol days. When child abuse was rampant and tolerated. Stupid liberal p***Y kids today can't even take a beating anymore!
[/COLOR][/SIZE][/COLOR]

I have a lot of responses to that, most of them would get this moved to the Butt or WRP. I'll go liberal on it and vote present.

[TheDave]

Thanks for that and it's not far off the mark. Who killed common sense?

The kids that started bringing gunns and explosives to school to use on fellow classmates and teachers...

[Dudeskey]

sweet! clady is officially a Bronco!

LOL he didn't end anyone's season at least...™

[baja]

The kids that started bringing gunns and explosives to school to use on fellow classmates and teachers...

ya them damn bad seeds, I know let's give them more Ridlin, ya that's the ticket....

[baja]

Ah yes, the good ol days. When child abuse was rampant and tolerated. Stupid liberal p***Y kids today can't even take a beating anymore!
[/COLOR][/SIZE][/COLOR]

Like you can legislate out child abuse, it's a matter of education not government invasion. Are you one of those guys that thinks your government can fix everything?

Go Broncos. we win this week 38 to 24

bet the over

[sixtimeseight]

Like you can legislate out child abuse, it's a matter of education not government invasion. Are you one of those guys that thinks your government can fix everything?

Go Broncos. we win this week 38 to 24

bet the over

My politics are irrelevant to that e-mail condoning child abuse as an acceptable form of punishment. Doesn't take a whole lot of education to figure out that beating children isn't the best method of disciplining them.

[baja]

You ever hear the phrase "A few bad apples spoils the bunch"...

Interesting this school violence problem shows up about the same time as wide spread and forced Ridlin use, this after 200 years of similarly behaving teen agers. Think there could be a connection?

[baja]

1. neither Eric Harris or Dylan Kliebold were on Ritalin
2. Over 1 million kids are on Ritalin every year, less than 1 school shooting takes place

The facts would say NO.

are too many kids placed on behavioral drugs... absolutely. Blaming school shootings on them without any proof doesn't help your case.

http://www.antidepressantsfacts.com/2000-05-16-School-Shootings-Psychotropic-Drugs.htm

http://healthwatcher.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/link-between-prozac-ritalin-luvox-zoloft-and-paxil-to-school-shootings/

http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=ritalin+and+school+shootings&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

[Popps]

I understand these types of blocks can injure people, so they can't screw around with throwing the flags. But, with ability to look back with cameras, I'm surprised the levied a fine in this case. Seemed to be so borderline.

[BroncoInSkinland]

Thanks for the return to the topic at hand Popps, like I said, I think Goodell is emphasizing his stance on safety. I would look for more fines on this and facemasks.

[BroncosinDC]

Again, millions of kids are on these drugs... and yet schools shootings happen less than once a year.

Thats about as difinitive as saying all murderers were force fed milk as children... Therefore pasturization is the cause of all murders.

So Clady got fined? Maybe Zimmerman will call him and pass the torch.

[R8R H8R]

Thanks for the return to the topic at hand Popps, like I said, I think Goodell is emphasizing his stance on safety. I would look for more fines on this and facemasks.

Yea, I think he has to initiate the fine just to project that he is consistent with his punishment. However, it wouldn't surprise me at all that Clady appeals and wins it. A child of 4 could see no harm was intended, nor inflicted.

[CasinoRoyal]

What is a less than once shooting?? Is that like a half shooting? When you shoot at somebody but the gun jams or something? ROFL

[Arkansas Bronco]

You bunch of hippies that think a spanking is child abuse are what is killing this country. You wusses should have actually been in a fight at some time to find out what pain really is.

[Bronx33]

well this thread went south

[BroncoInSkinland]

My fault, apologies for the thread jack, didn't think that copy and paste e-mail would have that much of an effect. ::sighs::

[baja]

People are pissed off they want to discuss this stuff, is that wrong. Oh I forgot this is the "main board" diversions are not allowed. must stay on topic with all 40 threads. God help those that get involved in a side bar conversation. More PC crap if you ask me. I know you didn't ask me....

[BroncoBuff]

1. neither Eric Harris or Dylan Kliebold were on Ritalin
2. Over 1 million kids are on Ritalin every year, less than 1 school shooting takes place

The facts would say NO.

are too many kids placed on behavioral drugs... absolutely. Blaming school shootings on them without any proof doesn't help your case.
:thumbs:

[BroncoBuff]

The problem with this stupid fine is that it sets Clady up for a much, much higher fine upon his second "infraction."

I haven't seen it since the game replay, but I kinda thought Clady's hand on his shoulder was half-intended to stabilize the guy from Hamilton's cut block ... the ball was gone by then after all ???

[Bladerunner]

the flag was ok...the fine is ridiculous

[DenverBrit]

The problem with this stupid fine is that it sets Clady up for a much, much higher fine upon his second "infraction."

I haven't seen it since the game replay, but I kinda thought Clady's hand on his shoulder was half-intended to stabilize the guy from Hamilton's cut block ... the ball was gone by then after all ???

Pretty much the essence.

[Bronx33]

the flag was ok...the fine is ridiculous


Well if they are going to flag that we should see close to 500 fines throughout the league by the end of the season. ROFL!

[baja]

relax he will appeal and win Goodall is on a power trip and will soon find happy ground

[KCStud]

Chop blocking school is always offered in Denver...

[DB-Freak]

Chop blocking school is always offered in Denver...

I'm glad you said chop block instead of cut block, because most casual fans can't distinguish them.

[Broncobiv]

Chop blocking school is always offered in Denver...
Actually, that's cut blocking school. A scheme several other teams have admitted to utilizing on a regular basis.

Nice attempt at fishing, though.

[Jetmeck]

Actually Randy Cross said it was a good call during the game, like a retard.

I don't really mind Goodell taking action on things that haven't gone though the courts yet. Many business's and corporations do that as there is a certain level of integrity you need to maintain while employed.

But this "chop block" fine is just stupid.

ACTUALLY what Cross said in response to "he barely touched him" was anytime two lineman engage a defensive lineman, one low and one high this will be called. Good was not in the sentence.

Also maybe you wouldn't mind being penalized or fined for something before you went to court and was found not guilty. HELLO

[Jetmeck]

My politics are irrelevant to that e-mail condoning child abuse as an acceptable form of punishment. Doesn't take a whole lot of education to figure out that beating children isn't the best method of disciplining them.

These people that won't spank their children when they obviously need it because obviously that is child abuse make me want to puke.

Because they won't discipline their children that kid's teacher and others around these children have to put with a bunch of BS from these kids because they know the teacher can't spank them and they have learned no respect for authority at home.

Teacher's are forced to use time out as their only form of discipline. I'll tell you what, my dad used to take TIME OUT
to beat my ass if it was warranted and I turned out fine and have respect others and authority.
Sometimes a kid needs his but popped a time or two and that is not child abuse.

[Broncos4tw]

I thought he reached him first.. it was a lame call, and a lamer penalty. Let's just strap the flags on, and we'll go from there.

[sixtimeseight]

Chop blocking school is always offered in Denver...

50 posts before a KC troll shows up with the chop blocking smack? Wow, things must be really bad for you guys.

[tnedator]

It was technically a chop block, so I can see the penalty flag being thrown, but the fine seems overboard:

My first youtube video, so I don't know how long it takes to get 'processed'

<object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/V_u0FdCmJm0"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/V_u0FdCmJm0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object>

[Kaylore]

The guy didn't even get pushed down. Clady barely touched him but whatever. I love how Cross made it sound like it was blatant. I can't stand him. He's such a Bronco hater.

[CasinoRoyal]

It was technically a chop block, so I can see the penalty flag being thrown, but the fine seems overboard:

My first youtube video, so I don't know how long it takes to get 'processed'

<object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/V_u0FdCmJm0"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/V_u0FdCmJm0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object>

He didnt even touch him foreal Hilarious!

Should not have even been a flag

[tnedator]

He didnt even touch him foreal Hilarious!

Should not have even been a flag

Just a shove. Enough to technically be a chop block, so I can understand why they threw the flag, but the fine surprises me.

[ZONA]

I would appeal the fine. When I watched the reply, it wasn't even really a push by Clady. It was more like that wasn't even his blockin assignment and the other two started moving his way and he sort just reached out to make sure nobody was coming INTO him. His hands really didn't even push off, just more of a safeguarding his position and they were only on the defender for a fraction of a second. Simply pathetic call on the field and even worse, a mind blowing move by wannabe NFL commish. That fine is downright abuse of power and borderline illegal.

[Broncobiv]

That's f'n ridiculous. Clady barely touches the guy and certainly doesn't shove him or block him in the way he could've as an offensive lineman. His hands made contact with Igor's jersey and it was like fencing, an electric current was connected so AUTOMATIC FLAG!!! The penalty itself was immensely borderline, but to fine him for it is downright laughable. Pathetic. Abhorable. Unconscionable. If that's a fineable offense, then ***** ************* ****** let's fine every lineman in the league for making a routine block. Holy **** the center's hands made contact with the nose tackle! Fine that hoodlum!

[cutthemdown]

Who cares Clady can afford it. Plus it's good we want Dlineman to start worrying about getting chopped errrrr I mean cut to the ground. With news like CLADY FITS RIGHT IN AT OLE MILE HIGH>>>ROOKIE OLINEMAN FINED FOR BRUTAL KNEE BREAKING CHOP BLOCK........DAN NEIL SAYS HELL EVEN I WASN'T THAT BRUTAL!!!!!! people are sure to take notice.

Uh Saints defenders, you better watch those knees, Clady is a chop blocking crazy man, we can't control him, he's like totally out of control.

[Broncobiv]

Uh Saints defenders, you better watch those knees, Clady is a chop blocking crazy man, we can't control him, he's like totally out of control.
Now you're talking! If they drop all 11 defenders into coverage instead of risking rushing Cutler, that'll certainly cut down on his passing stats!