Jim Marshall: Fines are ridiculous
November 19th, 2008 – 4:08 PM by Chip ScogginsFormer Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall stopped by practice today to do a TV spot and he chatted with defensive end Jared Allen afterward. I had a chance to ask Marshall what he thinks about the number of fines the league is handing out for what it deems questionable hits.
Here is what he said:
“I think it’s crazy,” he said. “I think it’s just absolutely ridiculous. Football is a rough game. They’ve pretty much taken the quarterback with the protection that he’s got, you can’t put your hands on him, you can’t touch him. If you’re in the air and he gets the ball off and you happen to hit him, they want to fine you. You can’t play all-out if you’re doing those kinds of things. They got too many rules now.
“I just don’t understand some of the rules that they have in effect. ‘You can’t touch this guy here.’ A guy can go out there if he wanted to be just real chicken [expletive] he could get out there and everytime somebody came up, he could fall down like he got hurt.”
I asked Marshall how much he would be fined for hits if he played today.
“Oh man, with the rules they have today, I would get no salary and probably be suspended for most of the season,” he said. “It’s just crazy.”
Marshall said he is a big fan of Allen’s.
“He’s doing such a fine job,” he said. “He’s just one hell of a football player. I really admire him. Our whole defensive line is good. Those guys are the kind of football players that you really look at and admire their play.”
– Injury report: Allen (shoulder), tight end Garrett Mills (ankle) and wide receiver Bobby Wade (thigh) did not practice. Linebacker Vinny Ciurciu (hand), cornerback Benny Sapp (concussion) and safety Madieu Williams (shoulder) were limited.
26 Responses to "Jim Marshall: Fines are ridiculous"
Is there a way more Packer fans can be on this site?
Hopefully not.
Jim Marshall also said that Troy “no hands” Williamson is whiny little pussy and should shut up and play football.
And yet one more reason to like Jim Marshall.
Right on, Jimbo!!!!!
Gosh, I love hearing QB advice from a Packer fan these days - that is true entertainment! Let’s see, is this belly up week again for the gang-green?
Yup, the Pukers are pretty well set up for a 10 year dynasty if you listen to Whatever Your Name is Today. Tell us more Nut Cup!
I believe he is currently The ‘Stache.
Read this article of the supposedly confidential hearing proceedings for the New Orleans Saints players:
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/11118237
Isn’t it interesting that the NFL guy did not disclose the information to the players? Do lawyers lie though? Ought to be interesting how it turns out.
I gave wisvike a hummer last night!
I admit to snitching on my friend VQ on how she banned somebody from her blog. I’m sorry I have the need to gossip.
So the Vikes still haven’t filled Gordon’s roster spot, right? Why not bring in a guy like Andre Woodson, who last I heard was out of a job, just to see who is better between him and JDB? Just a thought.
did M Williams fall down today!
Why would anyone want to listen to the “intelligence” of Jim Marshall. This guy can’t even run the right way for a touchdown. You don’t get much dumber than that! Bring back Dimitrius Underwood. He was a REAL player!
Obama’s football plans:
College…..playoff system
NFL………1) no tackling allowed, just too many bullies in the pros
2) change to a flag format & retain fines for being a bully 3) no losers or winners, just ties, so no NFL player has to feel bad 4) all uniforms are pink, home team: white with pink stripes, visitor: pink with white stripes!
PS: the top 10% money earners will share their money with the other 90%
after catching up on two days of posts, I agree with all who are now hoping to “lose out” and rid ourselves of the triangle once and for all…….and I’ve been a “real fan” for 40 yrs…..
the cherry on the whip cream on the asparagus would be to lose to Detroit, but that’s probably too much to ask…
unless…..(whisper, whisper) the team lays down for that one, to seal the deal!
Don’t worry krugir….change, I mean the illusion of change is coming!
Before election: “My White House and appointed officials will not be run by lobbyists and special interests”
After election: Cabinet candidates and staff position candidates are more of the same ol’ same ol’ lobbyists, special interest parties and former Clinton staffers.
Should we really be surprised?
Oh wait…this is a football blog. I better get off that topic.
Freds would love to see this…
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-williamsonvschildress&prov=ap&type=lgns
I think Childo could kick Williamsons dropsy infested a$$.
Fred would like to fist fight Al Franklin and Barach Obamas. Both are limp wristed homos.
Krugs, Krugs, Krugs…your not a “real fan”, your a bandwagon jumper, just admit it. Be a man and just admits it!
Why isn’t anybody paying attention to me? I need attention damn it! I need attention and I need it my way!
Chilli is a dumb ass…..
FIRE CHILDRESS NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What a three ring circus the Vikings organization is! I’m waiting for the team to all pile out of a clown car and onto the sideline this weekend.
“Childress initially said he wasn’t “biting” on Williamson’s comments, but when pressed about his height and weight on a conference call, he responded: “Do you need my reach? I’m not like a woman; I’ll give you my weight. It’s 190 pounds of twisted steel and rompin’, stompin’ dynamite. Is that enough humor for you?”
Perfect, coach.
Now back to the fight. Williamson didn’t say whether he wanted a boxing match, a WWE-style showdown or maybe something edgier, like a mixed martial arts cage match.
Either way, Vikings defensive end Jared Allen knows who he would bet on if there was a River City Rumble.
“Coach Childress is a tough-minded guy,” Allen said. “And he has a bad … mustache.””
Childress said he’s rompin’, stompin’ dynamite? That’s hard to believe.
But I believe everything I read on the internet unless it has LOL after it.
[…] Maybe Frazier has a future as a defense lawyer. And speaking of defense…a pair of former Vikings have come out to support Allen, and criticize the NFL for becoming the National Fluff League. One of them is the all-time tough-guy Jim Marshall, who said of all the fining that’s been going on lately: I think it’s crazy. I think it’s just absolutely ridiculous. Football is a rough game. They’ve pretty much taken the quarterback with the protection that he’s got, you can’t put your hands on him, you can’t touch him. If you’re in the air and he gets the ball off and you happen to hit him, they want to fine you. You can’t play all-out if you’re doing those kinds of things. They got too many rules now. […]
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