DMN: Tyron Smith will appeal fine, but won’t appeal to teammates to help him pay

[WoodysGirl]

By David Moore / Reporter
DavidMooreDMN@gmail.com
3:46 pm on September 12, 2012 | Permalink

Tyron Smith’s horse-collar tackle in the opener saved a touchdown.

But it cost him $15,750.

That is the fine the Cowboys left tackle received for the play that kept NY Giants linebacker Michael Boley out of the end zone.

“I was expecting it, but I didn’t know it would be that high,” Smith said.

While Smith’s agent has advised him to appeal the fine, he won’t appeal to his teammates to help him play. The Cowboys defense executed a goal line stand after Smith’s tackle that forced the Giants to settle for a field goal.

“It’s all on me,” Smith said. “I’m not going to ask.

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[arglebargle]

I think these fines can end up being substantially reduced. But that's the equivalent of a retraction on page 15 of a newspaper. Smart thing to do in any case, don't think there was much of a threat of landing on the guy's legs.

[5Stars]

That's chump change for Tyron. He probably has the much in his wallet.

;)

But, that fine was well worth it the way it turned out.

[AbeBeta]

I think these fines can end up being substantially reduced. But that's the equivalent of a retraction on page 15 of a newspaper. Smart thing to do in any case, don't think there was much of a threat of landing on the guy's legs.

This is the minimum fine. His agent asked for an appeal b/c it costs nothing.

The only way it gets reduced is if the league decides it wasn't a horsecollar -- unlikely since Smith has said he knew it was a penalty

I do think that in practice, agents are going to tell the players to appeal everything as fines go up with each offense.

[burmafrd]

This is the minimum fine. His agent asked for an appeal b/c it costs nothing.

The only way it gets reduced is if the league decides it wasn't a horsecollar -- unlikely since Smith has said he knew it was a penalty

I do think that in practice, agents are going to tell the players to appeal everything as fines go up with each offense.

wasn't the minimum $7500?

[Risen Star]

Yeah, I don't understand why he's appealing it. It was a clear horsecollar tackle and that's the minimum fine for that in the new CBA.

[CowboysYanksLakers]

I bet the team will pick up that fine...

[AbeBeta]

wasn't the minimum $7500?

No, it is not. Last year the league reported the minimum as 15k -- Adam today verified that it went up to $15,750 for this year

Seriously Burm, you'd look like less of a fool if you just used Google once in a while

[AbeBeta]

I bet the team will pick up that fine...

They cannot without violating salary cap rules.

Teams aren't going to screw with that given what the league did to the Saints. You'd have to be the dumbest team in the world to try something like that

[Bungarian]

Is every single personal foul a fine now?

[AdamJT13]

Is every single personal foul a fine now?

Yes, unless the league decides that it was a bad call.


Here is the NFL Fine Schedule for 2012 --

(FINES LISTED ARE MINIMUMS FOR FIRST OFFENSE AND SECOND OFFENSE).


Offense Against Game Official

Physical Contact with Official $26,250 $52,500
Verbal or other Non-Physical Offense Against
Official $21,000 $42,000


Player Safety Rules and/or Flagrant Personal Foul
Suspension or fine; severity to be determined by degree of violation

Striking/Kicking/Kneeing $7,875 $15,750
Horse Collar Tackle $15,750 $31,500
Face Mask $7,875 $15,750
Leg Whip $15,750 $31,500
Late Hit $7,875 $15,750
Spearing $21,000 $42,000
Impermissible Use of the Helmet (including illegal launching) $21,000 $42,000
Hit on Defenseless Player $21,000 $42,000
Blindside Block $21,000 $42,000
Roughing the Passer $15,750 $31,500
Low Block $7,875 $15,750
Chop Block $7,875 $15,750


Fighting

Fighting $26,250 $52,500
Unnecessarily Entering Fight Area (active involvement) $5,250 $10,500
Unnecessarily Entering Fight Area (no active involvement) $2,625 $7,875


Sportsmanship

Excessive Profanity; other Unsportsmanlike Conduct (e.g., toward opponent(s), game personnel, fans, etc.) $10,500 $21,000
Taunting $7,875 $10,500
Football Into Stands $5,250 $10,500


Uniform

Foreign Substances on Body/Uniform $7,875 $15,750
Chin Straps $7,875 $10,500
Personal Messages $5,250 $10,500
(Additional fines may be imposed on team management and coaching staffs for condoning, permitting, etc., violations in this area)
Other Uniform/Equipment Violations $5,250 $10,500


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.