Comments on: NFL fines Bud Adams $250,000

By: Majik Man

Majik Man — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:59:22 +0000

Did Goodell consult with Shannon Sharpe to determine the amount of this fine? Seems a bit steep, but I guess that 83 year old needed to be taught a lesson. I’m surprised Goodell didn’t push for lethal injection.

By: Richm2256

Richm2256 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:17:01 +0000

“Not my favorite team, but I inserted the Giants. Hows that work out?”
I’m good with that. *thumbs-up*

By: Richm2256

Richm2256 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:14:32 +0000

“The same amount Belichick coughed up for who knows how many years of videotaping opponents’ signals.”
One game, moron. That’s all he was accused of.
Get it straight people, or STFU please.

By: stusbadbulb

stusbadbulb — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:06:03 +0000

Anyone else wonder what Frank Wycheck thinks of all this? Could he be happy that Old Man Adams goes total Alzheimers over his name?

By: Brewster

Brewster — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:57:47 +0000

Goodell was at the game and sat with Adams for part of it but was reportedly sitting in the stands among the fans at the time that Adams flipped the birds.
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Maybe, just maybe, Adams flipped the bird at Goodell instead of the Bufalo fans, on behalf of millions of fans who think Goodell deserves it.

By: WhySoSerious

WhySoSerious — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:25:10 +0000

RichM2256 said:
Will you losers please find a different and LEGITIMATE drum to bang constantly. It’s not the Patriot’s fault that the (insert the name of your favorite team) suck.
Not my favorite team, but I inserted the Giants. Hows that work out?

By: Florio's T-bagger

Florio's T-bagger — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:51:46 +0000

Phil Savage to be next Titans GM. He has the same warm regard for Buffalo fans as Bud.

By: The Real Shuxion

The Real Shuxion — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:50:48 +0000

If anyone is wondering here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYMfWB7mi1Q

By: king of chico

king of chico — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:28:08 +0000

You guys who think this is too much money should remember that he is an owner of an NFL team and therefore he must present himself in a manner that is higher than the players.

By: SmackMyVickUp

SmackMyVickUp — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:19:24 +0000

“… sitting in the stands among the fans…”
This is incredibly doubtful. THE ROGE doesn’t sit with peons. I would be surprised if he humbled himself to the point of using a public restroom.
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These “stands” are actually the luxury sky boxes with fans that don’t pay much attention to the game itself.

By: Richm2256

Richm2256 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:06:56 +0000

“The Patriots defrauded all of their opponents for years, along with the fans of the NFL. I agree that an owner should never flip the bird to an opposing team, but making the fine this amount sends a message that it is akin to cheating multiple teams out of wins in regular season, playoff, and Super Bowl games. A total outrage”
For the love of god, when are you douchebags going to admit that New England got caught cheating ONCE. If they had been doing it every week for years, the league would have caught them sooner.
And once they were caught, they STILL won 18 games in a row with the spotlight of the football worl shining on their every move.
Will you losers please find a different and LEGITIMATE drum to bang constantly. It’s not the Patriot’s fault that the (insert the name of your favorite team) suck.

By: Brewster

Brewster — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:01:27 +0000

$250,000K are you kidding?
He should have closed his fist and broken an assistant coach’s jaw.
There’s no cost for doing that in the NFL, it doesn’t even merit an investigation.
What a joke.
But then there’s no fear Adams will file a lawsuit against the NFL.
Priorities, priorities.

By: houskat

houskat — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:47:40 +0000

bribe a ref =20.000
flip the bird =250.000
uhmm!!!

By: durno99

durno99 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:46:08 +0000

Right is right and wrong is wrong! If it is $10,000 for Vick it should be $10,000 everyone!!!!!!!!!!! It should not matter who or what you have!!!!!!!!!!! Brett Favre did it leaving the Metrodome years back and it was smothed over by an appology to his Mom? Mike Vick can kill animals and come back and play but Rush can’t buy a team because he is using freedom of speech? Is this fair or is this racism!!!!!!!! Maybe white people are held to a stricter standard. It is what it is and was funny! But QUIT making things subjective to who it is, what they have, and their social backround!

By: AdrenalineJunkie

AdrenalineJunkie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:37:02 +0000

This is pretty hilarious… everyone’s standard for how “bad” filming opposing signals was, was the amount of $$$… that was the indication that it was really serious, correct?
Well, the Patriots were fined $250,000 for filming an opponent’s sideline. Bud Adams gets the same for flipping a bird at an opponent’s sideline…
So basically filming signals has just as much effect on a game as flipping a bird – this should keep the haters entertained for quite some time, hahahahahahahahahah

By: shafetpnboys

shafetpnboys — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:36:12 +0000

Why would Adams even do that?
Is he a just a total Idiot, or an Owner that gets a severe case of the Red-A_ _ over something totally irrelevant??
250K to him is nothing… and he is probably laughing about it — while on his private jet.
Dear NFL:
Fine him steeply (at least 1-Mil) & send him to Anger Management… or take his team away!

By: Bob Loblaw

Bob Loblaw — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:28:19 +0000

The same amount Belichick coughed up for who knows how many years of videotaping opponents’ signals.
Way to get it right again Sh*tforbrains Goodell.

By: OntBoltFan

OntBoltFan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:26:38 +0000

Never seen anything as retarded. An 86 yr old grandfather behaving like Avril Lavigne.

By: Dean Keaton

Dean Keaton — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:25:17 +0000

$250K?? HOW IS THIS EVEN ON THE SAME LEVEL OF MAGNITUDE AS SPYGATE?!?!?!?
The Patriots defrauded all of their opponents for years, along with the fans of the NFL. I agree that an owner should never flip the bird to an opposing team, but making the fine this amount sends a message that it is akin to cheating multiple teams out of wins in regular season, playoff, and Super Bowl games. A total outrage.

By: theillestnino

theillestnino — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:23:07 +0000

So that is the integrity of nfl owners that rush had to live up to. I would have though him to be a shoo in.

By: d.b.cooper

d.b.cooper — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:17:52 +0000

Next, the 86 year old will moon ‘em.

By: Fan_Of_ Four

Fan_Of_ Four — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:15:48 +0000

What is wrong with this picture ?
This guy can pay a 250k fine like the average guy pays a parking ticket. No wonder the players want to squeeze the owners for everything they can.

By: George C

George C — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:15:21 +0000

Bud, you’re not alone.
Myself, along with every Bills fan that I know flipped them off too!

By: elroy

elroy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:14:29 +0000

“So if the money goes to charity does he get a tax deduction? What a brilliant plan.”
I don’t think you understand how tax deductions work. It’s not $250k less in taxes, it’s $250k he won’t pay taxes on, so he’s still coming out way behind.

By: RayDaMayor

RayDaMayor — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:13:04 +0000

Its all over YouTube

By: urbusted

urbusted — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:04:29 +0000

I obviously have a great deal of respect for Ralph Wilson and the history we have shared
YEA, it seems as if he has a lot of respect.

By: kev

kev — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:03:21 +0000

the fine money goes to one of 4 charities http://nflplayers.com/images/fck/NFL%20COLLECTIVE%20BARGAINING%20AGREEMENT%202006%20-%202012.pdf

By: JimmyY

JimmyY — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:56:56 +0000

So if the money goes to charity does he get a tax deduction? What a brilliant plan.

By: Ron Dayne's Strict Diet

Ron Dayne's Strict Diet — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:45:47 +0000

“… sitting in the stands among the fans…”
This is incredibly doubtful. THE ROGE doesn’t sit with peons. I would be surprised if he humbled himself to the point of using a public restroom.

By: Evpimp

Evpimp — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:43:03 +0000

WOW to much
Chad Ochostinko can do anything he wants and never gets fined nearly this much!!!
Yet an owner does this one time and gets fined $250,000 dumb