RussMan Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) I wasnt paying close enough attention to this... and have MIN as my Defense heading into the playoffs... my only other defense is Buffalo... our league trade deadline has passed and I can't pick up another D. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports the rulings on suspensions are expected to be announced early next week. Vikings have three star defensive linemen facing suspension: Kevin Williams, Pat Williams, and Jared Allen. Edited November 19, 2008 by RussMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 The Williams' are appealing their 4 game suspensions and it will be heard tomorrow. As for Jared Allen, the jury is out: Jay Glazer of FOX reports that Vikings defensive end Jared Allen has been summoned to the principal’s office this week following last Sunday’s helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Per Glazer, Allen’s task will be to make the case to Commissioner Roger Goodell as to why he doesn’t deserve a suspension or another stiff fine. Earlier this month, the league slapped Allen with a $50,000 fine for two low hits against Texans quarterback Matt Schaub. Allen supposedly was warned that any further on-field violations would trigger a suspension. Though we think Allen should have been suspended for his low hits on Schaub, we also think that helmet-to-helmet hits are a different animal, and that Allen should be placed on a separate track of discipline for that violation. Allen probably won't miss much time, but if the Williams' suspensions are upheld, the Viking defense will take a serious fantasy hit. Depending on when they happen it could fall right in the middle of the fantasy playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Allen was fined $25'000 but not suspended. No link, saw a blurb on the ESPN ticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Found it: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3712895 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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