Today's entry into the "what a freaking joke" file:
The NFL just announced that defensive end Jared Allen was fined $50,000 for “two plays considered roughing the passer,” according to an NFL spokesman.
“In both instances, he struck the opposing quarterback below the knee area,” a spokesperson said in an email.
Allen hit Texans quarterback Matt Schaub both times. Schaub suffered a torn MCL on one of the hits in the first half. Texans coach Gary Kubiak and Schaub both said they thought the hits were illegal and cheap shots.
"Two plays considered roughing the passer," huh? Does anyone else remember Jared Allen getting flagged for a roughing the passer penalty last Sunday, let alone two?
Yeah, me either.
What a joke. Once again, Roger Goodell has his head jammed firmly in his posterior.
Oh, and Allen is also listed as doubtful for Sunday's game with Green Bay. Nobody from the Texans was fined for injuring Allen's shoulder. . .which, given this precedent, is fairly amazing.
In fact, as long as I'm here, let me toss out the official injury reports (as of now) for Sunday's game. We'll start with Green Bay:
Nobody worth discussing here, if for no other reason than they all play for the Green Bay Packers.
And Minnesota's injury report:
Mills and Herron are apparently both back at practice this week after being inactive for last week's contest. Should be interesting to see who's going to be inactive this week.
More on everything tomorrow, ladies and gentlemen. Until then, have a good rest of your Friday!