NFL Priorities

Regarding "Lynch fined $24K for shouting at official" (Saturday Pg C2), Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch was fined exactly $24,309 for yelling at a referee last Sunday.  The article also told of four other players - including the Texan's Johnathan Joseph - fined $18,231 for penalties like roughing the passer and horse collar tackles.  

So to all appearances, dirty hits that might cause injury are less offensive to the NFL than saying hurtful things to referees.  Don't get me wrong: Bullying in the workplace is a serious problem that must be addressed, but they need to penalize actual physical assault a little more vigorously than mere words.

Pete Smith

Cypress, TX