After Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson's headfirst tackle of Philadelphia Eagles receiver Jeremy Maclin in Sunday night's football game, the question is not whether Robinson will be fined, but how much will the fine be?
There's no question after looking at the replay that Dunta Robinson led with his head, as he made no attempt to make a proper tackle by wrapping up Maclin and bringing him down to the ground.
Robinson was fined $25,000 last year for a helmet-to-helmet hit, which also came against the Philadelphia Eagles (in that case Robinson's hit was on receiver DeSean Jackson). The fine was supposed to send a message to Dunta Robinson that helmet-to-helmet hits are not appropriate. Now that Robinson has done it again, you would think that Robinson will receive a much larger fine this time, and he may get suspended.
Fortunately, Maclin was OK and actually had a very good game overall, with 13 catches for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns.
UPDATE 9/20/11: Dunta Robinson has been fined $40K for the hit, with no suspension.
Dunta Robinson Headhunts (again)... [Sports Grid]
There's no question after looking at the replay that Dunta Robinson led with his head, as he made no attempt to make a proper tackle by wrapping up Maclin and bringing him down to the ground.
Robinson was fined $25,000 last year for a helmet-to-helmet hit, which also came against the Philadelphia Eagles (in that case Robinson's hit was on receiver DeSean Jackson). The fine was supposed to send a message to Dunta Robinson that helmet-to-helmet hits are not appropriate. Now that Robinson has done it again, you would think that Robinson will receive a much larger fine this time, and he may get suspended.
Fortunately, Maclin was OK and actually had a very good game overall, with 13 catches for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns.
UPDATE 9/20/11: Dunta Robinson has been fined $40K for the hit, with no suspension.
Dunta Robinson Headhunts (again)... [Sports Grid]
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