Despite denying any intentional wrongdoing on his part, the NFL told Mike Tomlin he needs more people.
And a bank statement.
The league recently fined the Pittsburgh Steelers coach $100K for hindering the run of Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver, Jacoby Jones who had a clear path to the end zone on Thanksgiving Day.
The fine was expected but it seems the NFL wants to dig even deeper to severely punish the franchise.
Via ESPN:
In addition, the league said it will consider a forfeiture of draft choices for the Steelers because Tomlin’s conduct affected a play on the field.
The league said Tomlin’s actions — he was standing on the white stripe that borders the playing field and took a step onto the field during Jacoby Jones’ kickoff return — should have resulted in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
“As I stated yesterday, I take full responsibility for my actions, and I apologize for causing negative attention to the Pittsburgh Steelers organization,” Tomlin said in a statement. “I accept the penalty that I received. I will no longer address this issue as I am preparing for an important game this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.”
$100K isn’t a short order, either. It’s also the biggest in-game infraction fine in the league’s history.
Do you think (unbiased opinions, of course) that the league is going too hard on the Steelers or is everything justified?
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