Being a complete drunk, I missed the follow up to last week's Cowboys versus Giants game. It turns out that the NFL originally backed up the ridiculous roughing the passer call against Justin Tuck and fined him $7500. Anyone with the ability to see and a fully functional brain can see Tuck hit the quarterback at the exact moment he released the ball, and while he landed on the quarterback, he tried to brace himself with his hands to prevent his fully body weight from landing on Bollinger. Fining Tuck for this hit is a fucking joke. If you are going to prevent defensive players from making plays like this, you might as well give the quarterback a red jersey and flags. To hear ESPN's Mike Golic rant about this fine click here (you may need insider access).
On Friday, Commissioner Roger Goodell rescinded the fine saying it was too "harsh". I would have been happier had he said because it was "fucking bullshit." At least Tuck didn't have to pay for making a good play. I still feel we are only a season or two away for defensive players receiving 15 yard penalties for "tackling the quarterback." It's going to make it hard to earn a living as a defensive lineman.
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