Belichick fined $500k, Patriots $250k, 2008 1st rounder lost (if playoffs) - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

PonyExpress · 09-13-2007, 07:34 PM

Destroy the CBA. Let the big market teams rein. End the salary cap. Let Roger Goodell send out another memo and pick up the pieces.

sebman2112 · 09-13-2007, 07:34 PM

If they don't make the playoffs they lose a second and third.

mdhprime · 09-13-2007, 07:36 PM

Actually, this is not that bad. First round pick hurts, but the suspension would be worse in my estimation. In addition, you know that trades will happen and the team will end up with a decent draft next year. You know there were a lot of people in the league who wanted to see him suspended and are probably pretty disappointed. Glad this is over, but it makes me wonder if other teams are going to be scrutinized this year. I sure hope so.

bruinator · 09-13-2007, 07:36 PM

Now will BB and the Pats appeal the ruling?

fumbrunner · 09-13-2007, 07:38 PM

Well the Pats still have a first rounder, BB doesnt get suspended. I think that Pats got off lucky if you ask me. I'm surprised there isnt a suspension in there and I suspect it is because of Kraft's influence. Bring on SD!!

PatDaPatriot · 09-13-2007, 07:39 PM

They have San Francisco's first rounder next year anyway. Losing a first rounder (okay, assuming they make the playoffs) sucks, but I think they'll survive...

SVN · 09-13-2007, 07:39 PM

i dont agree the predicate of making the playoffs
God forbid -if brady misses time and we dont make the playoffs then we lose the 2nd and 3rd for what ?

I wouldve rather have him decide what picks he want to take and taken them

LaBrady · 09-13-2007, 07:40 PM

this is nothing... this much money is nothing for BB or especially the team AND 1st rounder is no big deal since BB already thought of that... We do have 2 this year... sorry

sebman2112 · 09-13-2007, 07:40 PM

Well I think the lose of a first rounder is BS (we all know their making the playoffs) but at least BB doesn't get suspended at all.

I was pretty close on the overall fine. The thing about this being such a large punishment means that we'll have to hear about this for weeks and the commishioners comments make it even worse.

I don't know, at least the waiting is over.

nowayback · 09-13-2007, 07:40 PM

what do we have to give up when we win the superbowl? bring it on!