Post by Coach Aub on Aug 31, 2010 19:08:16 GMT -5
Why is Roethlisberger treated more harshly than other players? He was wrong in his behavior, but he was not convicted of a crime and wasn't carrying a gun or anything like that. I'm not saying don't punish him, just treat other punks in the NFL with similar punishments. The ones below were found guilty! Donte Stallworth killed a man and missed only a season! Ray Lewis got away with MURDER! Robaire Smith, Michael Vick, etc.!!!!!
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib received a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy, the league announced Tuesday.
Talib also will be fined one additional pay check after missing the Bucs' Sept. 12 season opener against the Cleveland Browns. His suspension will begin on Saturday, Sept. 4, and he is eligible to participate in Tampa Bay's remaining preseason practices and final preseason game.
"Since last fall, Aqib has done all that's been asked of him and more, on and especially off the field," Bucs general manager Mark Dominik said in a statement released by the team. "We look forward to his return to the field in Week 2."
Talib, 24, was arrested in August of 2009 on charges of simple battery and resisting arrest after he was accused of punching a cab driver in St. Petersburgh, Fla. He later reached a pre-trial intervention agreement on the simple battery charge.
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Browns NT Rogers fined for one game check for airport gun incident.
The NFL decided Tuesday to fine the Cleveland Browns' nose tackle and not suspend him for carrying a loaded gun into an airport.
"How's it better?" Rogers said with a laugh. "Well, I'm still losing money. I don't play for free."
The league said Rogers will be fined a one-game check -- roughly $400,000, or 1/17th of his $6.9 million salary this season -- for violating its personal conduct policy. The former Pro Bowler, who has not practiced this summer because of a leg injury that ended his season after 11 games in 2009, is appealing the decision.
Police said Rogers carried a semiautomatic handgun in a carry-on bag into Cleveland's Hopkins International Airport in April. He reached a deal with prosecutors last month and was ordered to enter diversion program to avoid trial on the weapons charge.
Under the terms, the felony gun charge will be dismissed if the 31-year-old Rogers completes the program, which includes a gun course and community service.
Rogers said he wasn't concerned about the league's decision and that he would abide by whatever Commissioner Roger Goodell judged to be fair. Rogers said he never spoke with Goodell about the incident.
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"I'll be straight, whatever happens," Rogers said. "I always wanted to play. That was never the question."
Before making the ruling, Goodell might have factored in that Rogers recently helped police stop a motorist who allegedly was driving under the influence near the Browns' camp. Rogers pulled to the side of the road and waited for officers to arrive on the scene. He was praised by police for his actions.
Rogers' defensive line teammate Robaire Smith also was caught with a gun at airport security last year in Michigan. He has not heard from the league about a penalty.
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Look at today's articles and compare:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib received a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy, the league announced Tuesday.
Talib also will be fined one additional pay check after missing the Bucs' Sept. 12 season opener against the Cleveland Browns. His suspension will begin on Saturday, Sept. 4, and he is eligible to participate in Tampa Bay's remaining preseason practices and final preseason game.
"Since last fall, Aqib has done all that's been asked of him and more, on and especially off the field," Bucs general manager Mark Dominik said in a statement released by the team. "We look forward to his return to the field in Week 2."
Talib, 24, was arrested in August of 2009 on charges of simple battery and resisting arrest after he was accused of punching a cab driver in St. Petersburgh, Fla. He later reached a pre-trial intervention agreement on the simple battery charge.
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Browns NT Rogers fined for one game check for airport gun incident.
The NFL decided Tuesday to fine the Cleveland Browns' nose tackle and not suspend him for carrying a loaded gun into an airport.
"How's it better?" Rogers said with a laugh. "Well, I'm still losing money. I don't play for free."
The league said Rogers will be fined a one-game check -- roughly $400,000, or 1/17th of his $6.9 million salary this season -- for violating its personal conduct policy. The former Pro Bowler, who has not practiced this summer because of a leg injury that ended his season after 11 games in 2009, is appealing the decision.
Police said Rogers carried a semiautomatic handgun in a carry-on bag into Cleveland's Hopkins International Airport in April. He reached a deal with prosecutors last month and was ordered to enter diversion program to avoid trial on the weapons charge.
Under the terms, the felony gun charge will be dismissed if the 31-year-old Rogers completes the program, which includes a gun course and community service.
Rogers said he wasn't concerned about the league's decision and that he would abide by whatever Commissioner Roger Goodell judged to be fair. Rogers said he never spoke with Goodell about the incident.
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"I'll be straight, whatever happens," Rogers said. "I always wanted to play. That was never the question."
Before making the ruling, Goodell might have factored in that Rogers recently helped police stop a motorist who allegedly was driving under the influence near the Browns' camp. Rogers pulled to the side of the road and waited for officers to arrive on the scene. He was praised by police for his actions.
Rogers' defensive line teammate Robaire Smith also was caught with a gun at airport security last year in Michigan. He has not heard from the league about a penalty.