Patriots' penalties

[justingroves]

Belicheck fined $500,000

Team fine $250,000

Team loses 1st round pick in 08 draft if they make the playoffs, lose 2nd and 3rd round picks of 08 draft if they do not make the playoffs

[daw77]

I just saw that. I am surprised and glad the draft pick penalties were so high...I was afraid it would be a 3rd rounder and a 5th or 6th round pick...

[utvolpj]

the commish has been coming down hard lately. Trying to change their image?

[GoVols817]

Horrible decision.

If the punishment didn't start with a forfeit of the game, then it's worthless.

He showed them nothing today. The Pats don't survive thru the draft anyway.