Kazkal Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsu...ll/15220140.htm ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor has been fined but will not be suspended for his no-contest pleas in an assault case in Florida. The NFL announced Monday that Taylor has been fined four 2005 game checks - which amounts to $71,764 based on a salary of $305,000 - for pleading no contest in June to misdemeanor counts of simple battery and simple assault arising from a dispute over all-terrain vehicles in Miami in 2005. In a statement, the NFL said Taylor will have the opportunity to earn back a portion of the fine if he complies with specified league requirements. The statement did not list what those requirements are. A league spokesman said he had no further information available. Taylor ignored questions from several reporters as he left the field following Monday's practice. "I'm just glad it's behind us," coach Joe Gibbs said. "I'm certainly glad he's going to be with us all year." Taylor was accused of pointing a gun during the dispute over vehicles he claimed were stolen and faced three charges of aggravated assault and a misdemeanor charge - charges which could have landed him decades in prison - before settling the case out of court. In addition to the no-contest pleas, he was placed on 18 months' probation, ordered to talk about the importance of education at 10 Miami schools and had to contribute $1,000 for scholarships to each of those schools. Taylor, a former University of Miami standout, signed a seven-year, $18 million contract with the Redskins after he was drafted in 2004. He has six interceptions and 120 tackles in two NFL seasons, but he has become almost as well-known for his troubles. He has been fined seven times during his professional career for late hits and other infractions, including a $17,000 penalty for spitting in the face of Tampa Bay running back Michael Pittman during a January playoff game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 he spat in tj's face too. f**k sean taylor. helluva football player...but what an a**h***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WretchedOne Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I saw this yesterday and honestly thinking the same thing.Could this be an option for Henry.But then....A. He has 4 seperate incidents...B. He's in the 2nd year of rookie contract, I'm sure they'd fine the HELL out of him and that would probably be a large chuck of his salary for 2006 so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishipatel Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Somehow I don't think he's gonna get off that easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 he aint makin s**t anyway. a fine isnt bad for him...if he wasnt in his rookie contract it would rape him. he should hope for his to end up that way...unfortunately it wont. he will get a minimum 4 game suspension....if not more - thats my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalsMan3203 Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Say if he is found Not Gulity of the FLA Charge and Such... And all goes pretty much smooth through all of his court process...Does the league have the right to suspend him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted August 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I woulden't think so because how can you fine a guy who was innocent on all counts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Does the league have the right to suspend him?I believe there's still question whether or not he'll get suspended from his earlier dope charge which he pled guilty. I think the league could still rule on that. However, since he didn't test positive and was caught by law enforcement, not the league itself, I'm not sure if they can -- or will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinneymulleT Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 The bengals should use this "fine" possibility to rework his deal with protections against his conduct but more years and money, because he is going to be a superstar and we should lock him up long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 the bengals can suspend henry on their own after all is said and done with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 play him this year then trade him when his value is up. the rela ? is what is he worht? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted August 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 If they decide too "shrug" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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