Dez Bryant fined for taunting

[Don Corleone]

It was on the Murray TD that was called back for the Witten Holding Penalty in the 3rd.

They accepted the Holding Penalty and declined the penalty on Dez (since it was after the touchdown).

From nfl.com

1-7-DET 7 (5:06) (Shotgun) D.Murray left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty.

PENALTY on DAL-J.Witten, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DET 7 - No Play.
Penalty on DAL-D.Bryant, Taunting, declined.

Lions fans claim that the refs screwed the pooch and should have counted both penalties.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

It was on the Murray TD that was called back for the Witten Holding Penalty in the 3rd.

They accepted the Holding Penalty and declined the penalty on Dez (since it was after the touchdown).

From nfl.com

1-7-DET 7 (5:06) (Shotgun) D.Murray left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty.

PENALTY on DAL-J.Witten, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DET 7 - No Play.
Penalty on DAL-D.Bryant, Taunting, declined.

Thaks. Newbie. Welcome to the jungle.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

So taunting is now a fineable offense? Wow...

 

[BoysFan4ever]

Why such an odd amount?

 

[Sportsbabe]

All he did after that long catch and run was brush his shoulder as if removing dandruff which usually means "haters gonna hate." I wonder if that's the infraction. Seemed totally harmless. No one even reacted.

I remember now. That's the worse taunting foul "in the history of the NFL". For real though ...

 

[aikemirv]

So taunting is now a fineable offense? Wow...

I have no problem with taunting being a fineable offense or a penalty but where is the fine on Whitehead? That one should be huge. He tried to take Beasleys head off!

 

[Sportsbabe]

Why such an odd amount?

Because it's a joke

 

[landroverking]

So taunting is now a fineable offense? Wow...

Everything is.

 

[Don Corleone]

I have no problem with taunting being a fineable offense or a penalty but where is the fine on Whitehead? That one should be huge. He tried to take Beasleys head off!

See other thread

 

[dencowboyfan]

Thaks. Newbie. Welcome to the jungle.

Thanks, I've been lurking in the jungle since 2005

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Thanks, I've been lurking in the jungle since 2005

Well you owe me a thousand likes when you get your very own like button.

 

[MS17]

How absurd. World class athletes, like Dez, fined for a harmless post play gesture. The league needs to revisit this rule. It hasn't been that long since they fined players for throwing footballs in the bleachers after a TD. Fans live for stuff like that.

 

[5Stars]

Now how is Dez going to feed his family? lol

 

[stilltheguru]

Yea Dez was getting into it with number 23 big time. It was a weak call though

 

[dogberry]

Does he get to pick the charity?

 

[5Stars]

Does he get to pick the charity?

Yeah, maybe his. He gives back to the community.

 

[joseephuss]

Why such an odd amount?

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on...dule-troy-vincent-details-fine-appeal-process


ViolationFirst OffenseSecond Offense
Fighting$27,562$55,125
Spearing$22,050$44,100
Impermissible use of the helmet$22,050$44,100
Hit on defenseless player$22,050$44,100
Blindsided block$22,050$44,100
Horse collar tackle$16,637$33,075
Leg whip$16,637$33,075
Roughing the passer$16,637$33,075
Excessive profanity; unsportsmanlike conduct$11,025$22,020
Striking/Kicking/Kneeing$8,268$15,539
Face Mask$8,268$15,539
Late Hit$8,268$15,539
Low Block$8,268$15,539
Chop lock$8,268$15,539
Taunting$8,268$15,539
Unnecessarily entering fight area (active involvement)$5,512$11,025
Football into stands$5,512$11,025
Unnecessarily entering fight area (no active involvement)$2,756$8,260

 

[Cebrin]

It was on the Murray TD that was called back for the Witten Holding Penalty in the 3rd.

They accepted the Holding Penalty and declined the penalty on Dez (since it was after the touchdown).

From nfl.com

1-7-DET 7 (5:06) (Shotgun) D.Murray left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty.

PENALTY on DAL-J.Witten, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DET 7 - No Play.
Penalty on DAL-D.Bryant, Taunting, declined.

In an interview after the game, he said someone that he would not name was talking a lot of trash the whole game. The link is here for you if you'd like to listen. Scroll down to Monday January 5th Dez Post Game One on One. If you wish to hear specifically what I'm talking about, move forward to 5:32 on the audio clip. That's where he mentions it. Cheers.

http://sports.cbslocal.com/audio/ben-skin/​

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

And thus ends the great ref debacle of 2015. The Dallas Pass Interferers successfully overcame the strapping Lions from Detroit with the timely assistance of their friendly referees.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

I remember now. That's the worse taunting foul "in the history of the NFL". For real though ...

Turns out it occurred after Murray's TD. I didn't even notice it. I was too busy celebrating.