Lewis fined for hit on Brees

[Darth Biscuit]

http://www.heraldonline.com/247/story/1744527.html

Among other things in that article...

FRIDAY FINE TIME — Panthers defensive tackle Damione Lewis was fined $5,000 by the league for last week's hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Lewis was flagged for roughing the passer on the play, during which he fell into Brees' legs just as the pass was thrown.

I didn't think this was a penalty at the time and I don't think it deserves a fine either... I don't want QB's hurt but they can't even hardly be touched now...

Anybody got a link to a clip of this hit?

[Brooklyn Bully]

http://www.heraldonline.com/247/story/1744527.html

Among other things in that article...

I didn't think this was a penalty at the time and I don't think it deserves a fine either... I don't want QB's hurt but they can't even hardly be touched now...

Anybody got a link to a clip of this hit?

He hit his knees. No question about it. Dumb move by Lewis. Glad to see Sharper got fined on his hit on Smith though.

[panthers55]

I can see fines for hits which cause injury but honestly this is getting pretty carried away. Seems there are more and more fines on small things.

[Guild]

How many new rules has Tom Brady been responsible for?

Three?

I agree fining every little things is getting ridiculous.

Time to hire me as commissioner.

[Darth Biscuit]

He hit his knees. No question about it. Dumb move by Lewis. Glad to see Sharper got fined on his hit on Smith though.

This is why I want to see a replay... it didn't look to me like he hit his knees, but his thighs... but I only saw one replay of it.

[Miaoww]

Wasn't even a foul, he was blocked into Brees. The NFL is beyond ridiculous with these fines.

[pantherj]

http://www.heraldonline.com/247/story/1744527.html

Among other things in that article...

I didn't think this was a penalty at the time and I don't think it deserves a fine either... I don't want QB's hurt but they can't even hardly be touched now...

Anybody got a link to a clip of this hit?

Wait a minute... Lewis was near the QB? :eek:

[jramsey4]

If you can remember what quarter it is in I will post it.

[Wither]

Fine, go ahead and give them the penalty, but it didn't deserve a fine.

[Darth Biscuit]

If you can remember what quarter it is in I will post it.

I'm pretty sure it was second half, but don't remember the quarter... sorry.

[DaCityKats]

nah it didnt.it seem he hit him around the mid section but slide down and wrapped his legs. bullshit, goodell is a puss.