And the penalty is..... - The Orange Mane

PatsWin2002 · 09-13-2007, 06:33 PM

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/spor...17/detail.html

Source: NFL To Fine Belichick, Pats
Coach To Pay $500,000

BOSTON -- The NFL is planning to punish the New England Patriots and the team's coach, Bill Belichick, after the team got caught taping signals during the Jets game, sources confirmed Thursday.

SportsCenter 5's Mike Lynch reported that a decision will be announced Friday, but sources have said the NFL is going to fine Belichick $500,000. The fine has to be paid by Belichick himself and cannot be paid by the team's owner, Robert Kraft.

In addition to the fine, the Patriots must forfeit two high draft choices. They could be as high as a first- and a third-round draft choice, sources said.

A letter will be faxed to Belichick telling him of the NFL's decision, and he will not be required to appear in person at the NFL headquarters in New York City.

The controversy started when a Patriots cameraman was caught videotaping a New York Jets coach's signals during last weekend's season-opening game.

In a news conference Wednesday, Belichick issued a terse written statement before his regular weekly team news conference saying, "Although it remains a league matter, I want to apologize to everyone who has been affected, most of all ownership, staff and players. Following the league's decision, I will have further comment."

Belichick indicated he may have misinterpreted the National Football League's rules regarding recording games.

"Earlier this week, I spoke with Commissioner (Roger) Goodell about a videotaping procedure during last Sunday's game and my interpretation of the rules. At this point, we have not been notified of the league's ruling," Belichick said.

The Patriots were accused of spying during Sunday's game against the New York Jets by Jets coach Eric Mangini. NFL security officials confiscated a video camera from Patriots video assistant Matt Estrella on the sideline Sunday.

broncosteven · 09-13-2007, 06:37 PM

Do the Patsy's have 2 1st's this year or was that last year?

Maybe they don't care due to stock pileing of picks?

BTW I still think the Penalty should be that Marcia's Place in the Supermodel line is moved from behind Leonardo Dicapro to behind ME!

Broncos123 · 09-13-2007, 06:37 PM

A first and third rounder. That is a high price for the Pats, I don't care about the money, he can afford the fine and Robert Kraft will find a way to pay for it. That means every team gets a higher pick in the first round, sweet.

PatsWin2002 · 09-13-2007, 06:40 PM

From memory....I think we had 2 1st rounders....one from SF.

I'm seeing other comments about a 2-3 game suspension for BB, but nothing solid yet. We'll know for sure tomorrow.

crowebomber · 09-13-2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broncos123

A first and third rounder. That is a high price for the Pats, I don't care about the money, he can afford the fine and Robert Kraft will find a way to pay for it. That means every team gets a higher pick in the first round, sweet.

Not every team, only the ones that end up with a better record than the Patriots. So, the Broncos will likely get a higher pick .

Xenos · 09-13-2007, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncosteven

Do the Patsy's have 2 1st's this year or was that last year?

Maybe they don't care due to stock pileing of picks?

BTW I still think the Penalty should be that Marcia's Place in the Supermodel line is moved from behind Leonardo Dicapro to behind ME!

They have the Niner's 1st this year.

bronclvr · 09-13-2007, 06:41 PM

Goodell is a Pu$$y........

Rock Chalk · 09-13-2007, 06:42 PM

Ghey.

Should have to forfeit all their draft picks, for three years! Coach should be suspended "indefinately" like Michael Vick.

That's my expert analysis.

broncosteven · 09-13-2007, 06:42 PM

I just realized If I got Herpes I could pass it to Marcia, depending on if Goodell moves Marcia behind me and Leo in the Supermodel line that is.

Wait, maybe Marcia already has Herpes and I can save my wife the trouble!

I got to think this out.

PatsWin2002 · 09-13-2007, 06:43 PM

The radio keeps saying things like "two draft picks, one possibly a first rounder".

I don't know what to believe yet. I posted once I had a link and ran with it.

broncosteven · 09-13-2007, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenos

They have the Niner's 1st this year.

Slap on the wrist then.

broncosteven · 09-13-2007, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

The radio keeps saying things like "two draft picks, one possibly a first rounder".

I don't know what to believe yet. I posted once I had a link and ran with it.

Cool I am running with the whole Me ahead of Marcia in the SuperModel line thing...

Rock Chalk · 09-13-2007, 06:47 PM

If this happened to the Donks, SoCal would be furious.

Xenos · 09-13-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncosteven

Slap on the wrist then.

They should take both first rounders away and give them to the Jet! lol

DomCasual · 09-13-2007, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenos

They should take both first rounders away and give them to the Jet! lol

I still hate the Jets. I think they should take the Jets 1st away, too - just because the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets thing is completely obnoxious.

The Chiefs should probably lose a few picks, too - simply because you know they would have probably done it, if Carl Peterson was smart enough to use a camera.

Lastly, I think the Raiders should lose a pick, just on general principle.

PatsWin2002 · 09-13-2007, 07:02 PM

DomCasual ....the beacon of reason.

boltaneer · 09-13-2007, 07:05 PM

I'm disappointed in Goodell if this is the penalty...

ward63 · 09-13-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomCasual

I still hate the Jets. I think they should take the Jets 1st away, too - just because the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets thing is completely obnoxious.

The Chiefs should probably lose a few picks, too - simply because you know they would have probably done it, if Carl Peterson was smart enough to use a camera.

Lastly, I think the Raiders should lose a pick, just on general principle.

The Chiefs should lose some picks b/c they're usually dumb when they draft and cut them a week after the season starts.

And the Raiders should lose picks b/c they'll get the #1 overall and not sign him until after the first regular season game and still give him the richest rookie contract ever.

SonOfLe-loLang · 09-13-2007, 07:11 PM

I can't imagine the players union would allow them to take away a first round pick because that would mean one less player is getting the first round cash. I figure a 2nd and a 3rd or two thirds.

SonOfLe-loLang · 09-13-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltaneer

I'm disappointed in Goodell if this is the penalty...

500,000 and two high draft choices? what the hell do you want? A public lynching?

55CrushEm · 09-13-2007, 07:15 PM

If this is the penalty, then I think it's a bit light......However, IMO it IS enough to deter them from doing it again....cause everyone knows IF they get caught again, it will be MUCH worse.....

Ultimately, that's what we all want....assurance that this **** will stop.

OrangeShadow · 09-13-2007, 07:16 PM

Im going to wait until tomorrow and know for sure

Cito Pelon · 09-13-2007, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeShadow

Im going to wait until tomorrow and know for sure

Yeah, I'll have to wait a little bit. I'm interested to hear exactly what the details are before I judge the penalty. I hope Goodell lays out all the facts - how many times have they been warned, what was Belichick's explanation, what incident led to the warning if there was in fact a warning. I'd like to hear Goodell speak about other allegations, the radio deal, but I doubt if he will if he doesn't have substantiation.

TomServo · 09-13-2007, 07:35 PM

out of all the sanctions discussed, i still like mine the best. make the pats do without the QB radio helmet for a season-or two.
that way the pats offensive signals will be open to the league to eyeball-Legally. make the paranoid belicheck even more paranoid. and taking the extra effort and time other teams wont have to deal with with open signal calling.

stugotsII · 09-13-2007, 07:47 PM

Nice and strong.

But I would have loved a win taken away.

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09-13-2007, 06:33 PM	#1
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	And the penalty is..... http://www.thebostonchannel.com/spor...17/detail.html Source: NFL To Fine Belichick, Pats Coach To Pay $500,000 BOSTON -- The NFL is planning to punish the New England Patriots and the team's coach, Bill Belichick, after the team got caught taping signals during the Jets game, sources confirmed Thursday. SportsCenter 5's Mike Lynch reported that a decision will be announced Friday, but sources have said the NFL is going to fine Belichick $500,000. The fine has to be paid by Belichick himself and cannot be paid by the team's owner, Robert Kraft. In addition to the fine, the Patriots must forfeit two high draft choices. They could be as high as a first- and a third-round draft choice, sources said. A letter will be faxed to Belichick telling him of the NFL's decision, and he will not be required to appear in person at the NFL headquarters in New York City. The controversy started when a Patriots cameraman was caught videotaping a New York Jets coach's signals during last weekend's season-opening game. In a news conference Wednesday, Belichick issued a terse written statement before his regular weekly team news conference saying, "Although it remains a league matter, I want to apologize to everyone who has been affected, most of all ownership, staff and players. Following the league's decision, I will have further comment." Belichick indicated he may have misinterpreted the National Football League's rules regarding recording games. "Earlier this week, I spoke with Commissioner (Roger) Goodell about a videotaping procedure during last Sunday's game and my interpretation of the rules. At this point, we have not been notified of the league's ruling," Belichick said. The Patriots were accused of spying during Sunday's game against the New York Jets by Jets coach Eric Mangini. NFL security officials confiscated a video camera from Patriots video assistant Matt Estrella on the sideline Sunday.

09-13-2007, 06:37 PM	#2
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,314 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	Do the Patsy's have 2 1st's this year or was that last year? Maybe they don't care due to stock pileing of picks? BTW I still think the Penalty should be that Marcia's Place in the Supermodel line is moved from behind Leonardo Dicapro to behind ME!

09-13-2007, 06:37 PM	#3
Broncos123 Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 850	A first and third rounder. That is a high price for the Pats, I don't care about the money, he can afford the fine and Robert Kraft will find a way to pay for it. That means every team gets a higher pick in the first round, sweet.

09-13-2007, 06:40 PM	#4
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	From memory....I think we had 2 1st rounders....one from SF. I'm seeing other comments about a 2-3 game suspension for BB, but nothing solid yet. We'll know for sure tomorrow.

09-13-2007, 06:41 PM	#7
bronclvr Ring of Famer She is faster than you! 8.39 @ 156 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,996	Goodell is a Pu$$y........

09-13-2007, 06:42 PM	#8
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,942 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Ghey. Should have to forfeit all their draft picks, for three years! Coach should be suspended "indefinately" like Michael Vick. That's my expert analysis.

09-13-2007, 06:43 PM	#10
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	The radio keeps saying things like "two draft picks, one possibly a first rounder". I don't know what to believe yet. I posted once I had a link and ran with it.

09-13-2007, 06:47 PM	#13
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,942 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	If this happened to the Donks, SoCal would be furious.

09-13-2007, 07:02 PM	#16
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	DomCasual ....the beacon of reason.

09-13-2007, 07:05 PM	#17
boltaneer 17 ATTA BABY! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: America's Finest City Posts: 4,083	I'm disappointed in Goodell if this is the penalty...

09-13-2007, 07:11 PM	#19
SonOfLe-loLang Young Buck Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,418 Adopt-a-Bronco: Thunder (RIP)	I can't imagine the players union would allow them to take away a first round pick because that would mean one less player is getting the first round cash. I figure a 2nd and a 3rd or two thirds.

09-13-2007, 07:15 PM	#21
55CrushEm Dynamic Duo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 5,650 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quanterus Smith	If this is the penalty, then I think it's a bit light......However, IMO it IS enough to deter them from doing it again....cause everyone knows IF they get caught again, it will be MUCH worse..... Ultimately, that's what we all want....assurance that this **** will stop.

09-13-2007, 07:16 PM	#22
OrangeShadow armed and dangerous Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,771	Im going to wait until tomorrow and know for sure

09-13-2007, 07:35 PM	#24
TomServo Ring of Famer Dancing is Forbidden! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,013	out of all the sanctions discussed, i still like mine the best. make the pats do without the QB radio helmet for a season-or two. that way the pats offensive signals will be open to the league to eyeball-Legally. make the paranoid belicheck even more paranoid. and taking the extra effort and time other teams wont have to deal with with open signal calling.

09-13-2007, 07:47 PM	#25
stugotsII Al Davis is gay Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 711	Nice and strong. But I would have loved a win taken away.