Dolphins' Landry fined $23,152 for abusive language

[truth on hold]

Are these fines some kind of joke? $23k for potty mouth? And point 4 is an even bigger joke

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Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry was fined $23,152 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct. Landry directed abusive language towards a game official during Miami's loss to the Jets in London. The infraction occurred at the 5:04 mark of the fourth quarter.

 

Here are other fines that were handed down by the league on Friday:

 

1. Following Buffalo's loss to the Giants, Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes was fined $8,681 for unnecessary roughness, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a league spokesperson. Later, Hughes was fined $23,152 for abusive language to a referee, bringing his Week 4 fine total to $31,833.

 

2. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was fined $5,787 for wearing blue shoes. Though Stafford was warned about his uniform violation, he chose not to change his shoes.

 

3. Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes was fined $17,363 for a horse collar in Minnesota's loss to the Broncos.

 

4. Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey, Panthers cornerback Josh Norman and Saints running back Khiry Robinson were each fined $8,681 for using the ball as props for touchdown celebrations.

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000553322/article/dolphins-jarvis-landry-fined-23152-for-abusive-language

Edited October 10, 2015 by JTSP

[NoSaint]

They are basic CBA violations with negotiated amounts that escalate a couple percentage points each year

[Nanker]

It's all explained here. It's all part of the CBA as NoSaint said.

For those too lazy to click the link, here's the jist of it:

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The NFL and the NFL Players Association collectively bargain an on-field code of conduct for all teams, players and staff members. The result: a well-defined schedule of infractions and fines.

Merton Hanks, NFL vice president of Football Operations
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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.

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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.

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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.

The Player Care Foundation, an independent organization dedicated to helping retired players improve their quality of life, provides programs and assistance with medical, emotional, financial, social and community issues.

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.

VIOLATION
	

FIRST OFFENSE
	

SECOND OFFENSE

 

Offense Against Game Official

Physical Contact With Official
	

$28,940
	

$57,881

Verbal or Other Nonphysical Offense Against Official
	

$23,152
	

$46,305

 

Player Safety Rules and/or Flagrant Personal Foul (including, without limitation):
	

Suspension or fine; severity to be determined by degree of violation
(FINES LISTED ARE MINIMUMS).

Striking/Kicking/Kneeing
	

$8,681
	

$17,363

Horse-Collar Tackle
	

$17,363
	

$34,728

Face Mask
	

$8,681
	

$17,363

Leg Whip
	

$17,363
	

$34,728

Late Hit
	

$8,681
	

$17,363

Spearing
	

$23,152
	

$46,305

Impermissible Use of the Helmet (including illegal launching)
	

$23,152
	

$46,305

Hit on Defenseless Player
	

$23,152
	

$46,305

Blind-Side Block
	

$23,152
	

$46,305

Roughing the Passer
	

$17,363
	

$34,728

Low Block
	

$8,681
	

$17,363

Chop Block
	

$8,681
	

$17,363

 

Fighting

Fighting
	

$28,940
	

$57,881

Unnecessarily Entering Fight Area (active involvement)
	

$5,787
	

$11,576

Unnecessarily Entering Fight Area (no active involvement)
	

$2,893
	

$8,681

 

Sportsmanship

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

$11,576
	

$23,152

Taunting
	

$8,681
	

$11,576

Football Into Stands
	

$5,787
	

$11,576

 

Uniform

Foreign Substances on Body/Uniform
	

$8,681
	

$17,363

Chin Straps
	

$8,681
	

$11,576

Personal Messages
	

$5,787
	

$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
	

$5,787
	

$11,576

[jimmy10]

I'd love to know WHAT these guys are saying to the refs that's so bad. I remember the cardinal rule for being angry at a baseball umpire was, once a player used the word "you" with an ump and made it personal, they'd get bounced. Otherwise, being angry, cursing in general, not a problem.

[3rdand12]

I'd love to know WHAT these guys are saying to the refs that's so bad. I remember the cardinal rule for being angry at a baseball umpire was, once a player used the word "you" with an ump and made it personal, they'd get bounced. Otherwise, being angry, cursing in general, not a problem.

you are an F'N Idiot !! Thats what i would say. and often do during the games.

 

and then " your Mother smelt of elderberries"

 

Maybe that last one is a bit over the top

[truth on hold]

I'd love to know WHAT these guys are saying to the refs that's so bad. I remember the cardinal rule for being angry at a baseball umpire was, once a player used the word "you" with an ump and made it personal, they'd get bounced. Otherwise, being angry, cursing in general, not a problem.

I think it's a sign of desperation: when the officiating has gotten this bad, you're not supposed to talk about it. It's like government censorship, or fired for being the whistle blower. Edited October 10, 2015 by JTSP

[Freddie's Dead]

I'd love to know WHAT these guys are saying to the refs that's so bad. I remember the cardinal rule for being angry at a baseball umpire was, once a player used the word "you" with an ump and made it personal, they'd get bounced. Otherwise, being angry, cursing in general, not a problem.

Gotta go with the Bull Durham rule. Don't call him a !@#$sucker.

Edited October 10, 2015 by Freddie's Dead

[ExiledInIllinois]

Sign of the times... It's like fees in real life, red-light cameras, etc... They will get money back because they know everybody is NOT perfect.

 

They say they are changing culture, but what happens when they really do and there is no more revenue stream?

 

Ticky-tacky world where nothing is free no matter what you do. Somebody will pay for a penalty or mistake and they want money, penalty on the field isn't good enough any more.

I think it's a sign of desperation: when the officiating has gotten this bad, you're not supposed to talk about it. It's like government censorship, or fired for being the whistle blower.

Yes... Everything is spin. Speech is damgaing in this information age.