Ray Lewis fined for Ocho hit

[rishipatel]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4564833

$25,000...that's a lot compared to other fines so far this yr. I like it. I'm glad Ray got fined for that hit even if Chad didn't want him to be. It was an unnecessary hit based on the play.

[redsbengalsbucks]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4564833

$25,000...that's a lot compared to other fines so far this yr. I like it. I'm glad Ray got fined for that hit even if Chad didn't want him to be. It was an unnecessary hit based on the play.

He dserves it, nasty late hit to the head. Maybe he will do the same to Whines Hard later in the year though.

[ArmyBengal]

Absolutely cheap late hit, that deserved to be fined. $25,000 though ?? D*mn that seems steep.

[redsbengalsbucks]

Absolutely cheap late hit, that deserved to be fined. $25,000 though ?? D*mn that seems steep.

Drop in the bucket for a high paid veteran. I think they should get fined much more, so it actually might hurt a little.

Hell Chad paid $10,000 to wear a pink chin strap and than turned around and matched the fine to the charity. These dollar amounts are pocket money for them.

[Ickey44]

I just saw on Sportscenter that Ray Lewis was fined $25,000 for his helmet to helmet hit on Chad Sunday. I figured a fine would be coming, but wow....

[Ickey44]

Oops, didn't know there was a thread for this in the other forum. My bad...

[ArmyBengal]

Regardless of the impact the fine has on the individual player, my feeling is that the fines are fair across the board. For example, Vandenbosch from the Titans was fined only $5000.00 (only) for his low hit on Peyton Manning in their last game. That was a rule that was recently changed and the league is REALLY cracking down on and he got $5000.00. While I don't believe the Vandebosch hit was as flagrant and cheap as Ray's, it's still considered a cheap shot. Then using the example of Chad getting fined $10,000 in comparison for a uniform violation is just silly. The league needs to be better at regulating this type of stuff.

[Ickey44]

Apparently, Ray was fined for the cheapshot on Ocho, plus for kicking another Bengals player on a different play. I don't know what the other play was, but that's according to the article on NFL.com.

[redsbengalsbucks]

Regardless of the impact the fine has on the individual player, my feeling is that the fines are fair across the board. For example, Vandenbosch from the Titans was fined only $5000.00 (only) for his low hit on Peyton Manning in their last game. That was a rule that was recently changed and the league is REALLY cracking down on and he got $5000.00. While I don't believe the Vandebosch hit was as flagrant and cheap as Ray's, it's still considered a cheap shot. Then using the example of Chad getting fined $10,000 in comparison for a uniform violation is just silly. The league needs to be better at regulating this type of stuff.

I was using the Chad example as proof that fines in that $ range dont really motivate a player that is making millions.

[COB]

That hit was one of the worst examples of attempting to injure another player I can think of. Seriously, helpless receiver well after the ball is dropped, and the hit was helmet to helmet. The resulting injury could have been very serious, and I'm half surprised they didn't suspend Lewis for the hit.

Whether Chad wanted Ray fined or not is irrelevant, along with every other word that comes out of Chad's mouth.

[ArmyBengal]

Regardless of the impact the fine has on the individual player, my feeling is that the fines are fair across the board. For example, Vandenbosch from the Titans was fined only $5000.00 (only) for his low hit on Peyton Manning in their last game. That was a rule that was recently changed and the league is REALLY cracking down on and he got $5000.00. While I don't believe the Vandebosch hit was as flagrant and cheap as Ray's, it's still considered a cheap shot. Then using the example of Chad getting fined $10,000 in comparison for a uniform violation is just silly. The league needs to be better at regulating this type of stuff.

I was using the Chad example as proof that fines in that $ range dont really motivate a player that is making millions.

I got what you were saying, I was simply giving comparison and showing how they aren't fair across the board.

I mean a larger fine for wearing a different colored chin strap than going low (an obvious cheap shot) at a QB's knees ?? Stupid...

[Pidge]

I think Chad said he wasn't fined for wearing the chinstrap. It was in one of the locker room interviews.

[rishipatel]

Apparently, Ray was fined for the cheapshot on Ocho, plus for kicking another Bengals player on a different play. I don't know what the other play was, but that's according to the article on NFL.com.

Yeah, I just saw that too. I guess the amount of the fine was based on two violations. Apparently he was fined for kicking a bengals player which Harbaugh says on video was an "inadvertent trip". Whatever, the guy still deserves the fines. It was a shot to the head that could have doen serious damage but luckily didn't.

[jjakq27]

Apparently, Ray was fined for the cheapshot on Ocho, plus for kicking another Bengals player on a different play. I don't know what the other play was, but that's according to the article on NFL.com.

Yeah, I just saw that too. I guess the amount of the fine was based on two violations. Apparently he was fined for kicking a bengals player which Harbaugh says on video was an "inadvertent trip". Whatever, the guy still deserves the fines. It was a shot to the head that could have doen serious damage but luckily didn't.

Inadvertent trip sounds like a Mafia term for something much worse. I am glad they turned it up on him a little. Tired of guys like him (Rodney Harrison, John Lynch and others) taking unnecessary cheap shots on people . I am all for hard tackling and physical play but that kinda stuff has gone too far. The problem is the league will turn around and use that money on the latest DVD of "Biggest Hits in the NFL" or something like that.

I think it funny that it is nearly identical to the play against the Browns in early 2006 where Chad got rung up. As I recall there wasn't even a flag on that play.

[SupaBran]

Apparently, Ray was fined for the cheapshot on Ocho, plus for kicking another Bengals player on a different play. I don't know what the other play was, but that's according to the article on NFL.com.

Yeah, I just saw that too. I guess the amount of the fine was based on two violations. Apparently he was fined for kicking a bengals player which Harbaugh says on video was an "inadvertent trip". Whatever, the guy still deserves the fines. It was a shot to the head that could have doen serious damage but luckily didn't.

Inadvertent trip sounds like a Mafia term for something much worse. I am glad they turned it up on him a little. Tired of guys like him (Rodney Harrison, John Lynch and others) taking unnecessary cheap shots on people . I am all for hard tackling and physical play but that kinda stuff has gone too far. The problem is the league will turn around and use that money on the latest DVD of "Biggest Hits in the NFL" or something like that.

I think it funny that it is nearly identical to the play against the Browns in early 2006 where Chad got rung up. As I recall there wasn't even a flag on that play.

Ray Lewis tripped Dan Coats on the first play of the last drive when Carr got an illegal contact on Caldwell behind him! I remember b/c I thought they called Ray for the kick or "inadvertent trip" as Harbaurgh so delicately puts it!

[ShulaSteakhouse]

I love the 2009 Chad. Still loathe the last name change though.

[Kazkal]

Absolutely cheap late hit, that deserved to be fined. $25,000 though ?? D*mn that seems steep.

Drop in the bucket for a high paid veteran. I think they should get fined much more, so it actually might hurt a little.

Hell Chad paid $10,000 to wear a pink chin strap and than turned around and matched the fine to the charity. These dollar amounts are pocket money for them.

Until alot of them go bankrupt following their career(which I don't think chad or Ray will)

[cincyhokie]

Penalty or not, monetary fine or not...Ray Lewis is a dumbass for taking the shot and hurting his team's chance to win considering what he spent 3 minutes bitching about it in the post game interviews vs. NE. If you know the refs are going to call it, don't do it! Idiot.

[DC_Bengals_Fan]

Penalty or not, monetary fine or not...Ray Lewis is a dumbass for taking the shot and hurting his team's chance to win considering what he spent 3 minutes bitching about it in the post game interviews vs. NE. If you know the refs are going to call it, don't do it! Idiot.

Yep. That's the kind of move, where if you're a dirtbag, you maybe think about doing when it's a 2-score game late in the 4th. To do it when the opposing team is driving for a game-winning score, that's just stupid.

With that sort of impulse control problem, I'm surprised Ray's never killed anyone.

[wpeldios]

Apparently, Ray was fined for the cheapshot on Ocho, plus for kicking another Bengals player on a different play. I don't know what the other play was, but that's according to the article on NFL.com.

As was stated, the trip was on Coats, and was blatant, as I was immediatley screaming for a 15 yd flag after seeing the replay. If you get a chance to watch the replay, first play on the last drive, replay shows it clearly.

[Vine Street Zoo]

I THINK LEWIS SHOULD FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES. I DID NOT SEE THE HIT BUT I READ HE CREATED OCHO JOHNSON'S HELMET OFF.

THAT IS ASSUALT IF YOU ASK ME. YOU CAN KILL SOMEONE WITH A SPIRAL LIKE THAT.

[Stripes]

I THINK LEWIS SHOULD FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES. I DID NOT SEE THE HIT BUT I READ HE CREATED OCHO JOHNSON'S HELMET OFF.

THAT IS ASSUALT IF YOU ASK ME. YOU CAN KILL SOMEONE WITH A SPIRAL LIKE THAT.

[Ickey44]

I THINK LEWIS SHOULD FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES. I DID NOT SEE THE HIT BUT I READ HE CREATED OCHO JOHNSON'S HELMET OFF.

THAT IS ASSUALT IF YOU ASK ME. YOU CAN KILL SOMEONE WITH A SPIRAL LIKE THAT.

What are you on, man?

[jjakq27]

With that sort of impulse control problem, I'm surprised Ray's never killed anyone.

It depends on who's story you believe on that statement!

[HairOnFire]

Ray Lewis tripped Dan Coats on the first play of the last drive when Carr got an illegal contact on Caldwell behind him! I remember b/c I thought they called Ray for the kick or "inadvertent trip" as Harbaurgh so delicately puts it!

Prior to the Bengal game NFL Playbook broke down the recent failures of the Raven defense, especially against New England, and concluded several members of the Raven defense are completely incapable of defending against the pass. As a result, those players were said to have been given, by Raven coaches, a green light to commit coverage penalties on critical late game drives, especially on opposing teams 2-minute drives. In fact, the Bengal game quickly became the 3rd game in a row where a rash of late game penalties were called on the Raven defense.

Oh, and the two Raven players most often named as being incapable of defending the pass? None other than Carr, said to be a hopeless CB capable of little more than grabbing, and a rapidly declining Ray Lewis.