First off, I hate any rules that protect any one player more than any other. I understand the idea, but I think it's bad for the game. The idea that you can't punch a QB in the head is a good one, but enforcing that rule
objectively means that accidentally touching a QB's head must also be forbidden. It's ridiculous that we fine defenders for helmet-to-helmet hits and facemasks while we routinely allow ballcarriers to lead with their heads and use stiff-arms.
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Anyway, in our current pansy-ass system, that fine is low. Way too low. James Harrison should ask for some of his money back.
And it sends a bad message: "Hey kids! For the low, low price of $10K and 15 yards you can knock your opponent's QB out of the game!"
Shit, teams will probably start giving the hitters $20K bonuses for that.
You think any Pittsburgh Steeler is going to see a $10K fine as a deterrent next Sunday?
{Edit to add that I love wpr's idea that suspensions should be handed out as well...}