Kenny Vaccaro fined $8k for Matt Ryan hit

RaginCajun83 · 09-11-2013, 04:56 PM

What a crock? That hit (he lead with his back) set the tone for the game. Matty Ice Melt ran only once more after that play the rest of the game. Hopefully some veterans or Rob Ryan picks up the tab. Why oh why is Goodell still around

Jack Vegas · 09-11-2013, 05:12 PM

Take up a collection for this man, please.

Danno · 09-11-2013, 05:23 PM

Questionable. Even the commentators said it was a late slide by Ryan.

Flag is probably deserved, but the fine is aguable at least.

jeanpierre · 09-11-2013, 05:36 PM

Curious - Goodell justified the BountyGate Beatdown to protect the Shield and the Players who are part of it...

So it is consistent that Vaccaro would receive a fine for a debatable late hit despite live commentary to the contrary...

Perhaps the League Office just wants to establish a penalty history to dampen the young Vaccaro's enthusiasm?!?

So why then is there inconsistency when declining to make an examination of the blocking techniques of the Falcons a priority?!?

There is a definite correlation in defensive linemen injuries and playing the Falcons...

AlaskaSaints · 09-11-2013, 05:37 PM

If he had looked apologetic, he may have gotten away with only a flag. It's hard-hitting, high-intensity football between bitter rivals, but we must show a measure of class at the end of a hit like that.

I feared for Drew after that crack on Ryan.

It sure served a purpose and was worth more than the fine with respect to Ryan's apprehension.

Alaska

AllSaints · 09-11-2013, 05:44 PM

Ryan slide late He got what he deserved..... Glad KV hit him and gave Ryan a remember me shot !

jeanpierre · 09-11-2013, 05:44 PM

Was Abraham ever fined for the late hits and sitting on Bree's knees post-play?

sainttommy · 09-11-2013, 05:49 PM

I think its the level of the hit correlated with a % of the players salary that determines the amount fined.

AsylumGuido · 09-11-2013, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by thebdj

Is there a consistency on fines though? Is there something that says if you get called for unnecessary roughness for hitting a sliding QB you always get fined 8k? Or is it discretionary depending on the level of the hit as decided by the league? If that's the case then the fines system is just BS.

Actually, I think it is tied to the salary of the player in a manner of speaking.

SloMotion · 09-11-2013, 06:02 PM

I'm seeing a total lack of consistency in these fines and wonder how much Vaccaro's fine has to do with the fact he plays for the Saints ... honestly.

Clay Matthews (GB) talks all week about hitting the QB in the read option, then horsecollars Kaepernick (SF) to the ground after he's out-of-bounds. Any fine yet? At least Vaccaro's actions can't be considered premeditated.

Why, is Matthews (GB) described as "an aggressive player who plays with passion" when he does something like this and other players get fined?

I'm sorry, football is a gladiator-sport played by men & you're gonna' have some physical contact. If you're gonna' fine one, fine 'em all ... and then go out and get 'em some flags to hang from their belts,

... this is gettin' out of hand, and I'm not talking about the late hits, those have been around forever.

09-11-2013, 04:56 PM	#11
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Kenny Vaccaro fined $8k for Matt Ryan hit What a crock? That hit (he lead with his back) set the tone for the game. Matty Ice Melt ran only once more after that play the rest of the game. Hopefully some veterans or Rob Ryan picks up the tab. Why oh why is Goodell still around

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Kenny Vaccaro fined $8k for Matt Ryan hit Questionable. Even the commentators said it was a late slide by Ryan. Flag is probably deserved, but the fine is aguable at least. SloMotion and WHODATINCA like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Kenny Vaccaro fined $8k for Matt Ryan hit Curious - Goodell justified the BountyGate Beatdown to protect the Shield and the Players who are part of it... So it is consistent that Vaccaro would receive a fine for a debatable late hit despite live commentary to the contrary... Perhaps the League Office just wants to establish a penalty history to dampen the young Vaccaro's enthusiasm?!? So why then is there inconsistency when declining to make an examination of the blocking techniques of the Falcons a priority?!? There is a definite correlation in defensive linemen injuries and playing the Falcons... SaintsBro and SloMotion like this.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Kenny Vaccaro fined $8k for Matt Ryan hit Originally Posted by thebdj Is there a consistency on fines though? Is there something that says if you get called for unnecessary roughness for hitting a sliding QB you always get fined 8k? Or is it discretionary depending on the level of the hit as decided by the league? If that's the case then the fines system is just BS. Actually, I think it is tied to the salary of the player in a manner of speaking. thebdj likes this.

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: Kenny Vaccaro fined $8k for Matt Ryan hit I'm seeing a total lack of consistency in these fines and wonder how much Vaccaro's fine has to do with the fact he plays for the Saints ... honestly. Clay Matthews (GB) talks all week about hitting the QB in the read option, then horsecollars Kaepernick (SF) to the ground after he's out-of-bounds. Any fine yet? At least Vaccaro's actions can't be considered premeditated. Why, is Matthews (GB) described as "an aggressive player who plays with passion" when he does something like this and other players get fined? I'm sorry, football is a gladiator-sport played by men & you're gonna' have some physical contact. If you're gonna' fine one, fine 'em all ... and then go out and get 'em some flags to hang from their belts, ... this is gettin' out of hand, and I'm not talking about the late hits, those have been around forever. saintsfan1976, SmashMouth, RaginCajun83 and 2 others like this.

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