Will $50 really make a difference?

CanadianSkin · 09-28-2006, 12:05 PM

I read on Redskins.com that the O-Line is going to be enforcing a $25-50 fine for every flag against one of them and then the person who delivers the best block in the game will win the money. It is void if we win the game. My question is, with the amount of money these guys make a year is $50 really going to stop you from getting flagged? I am thinking not, but thought it was worth a discussion.

here is the link: O-Line Has Flags On Mind

MTK · 09-28-2006, 12:09 PM

I don't think the amount matters, it's just the fact that the players are "policing" themselves and it comes down to a pride issue more than anything. I'm sure they have fun with it.

RiggoRules · 09-28-2006, 12:10 PM

Cash money you win from your buddies in your pocket matters to everybody.

It is a war trophy -- and the wife doesn't get her hands on it.

saden1 · 09-28-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RiggoRules

Cash money you win from your buddies in your pocket matters to everybody.

It is a war trophy -- and the wife doesn't get her hands on it.

Wait a minute, does that mean the wife's paws are limited to paychecks? What if you win the lottery?

saden1 · 09-28-2006, 12:29 PM

With the way we were racking up penalty yards $50 x 10 = $500, which I still believe can buy a nice expensive dinner for two...maybe even a one night hotel stay too.

DaveyFoSho · 09-28-2006, 12:42 PM

They should give the D-line 500 for every sack.......3 total sacks is just ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hesscl34 · 09-28-2006, 12:54 PM

Yeah, it isn't about the money, it's about taking responsibility for your actions.

That Guy · 09-28-2006, 01:01 PM

its a good move, it's a morale thing, and it may help guys realize when they need to be more focused.

724Skinsfan · 09-28-2006, 01:03 PM

I like to use motivation along the lines of Spies Like Us: "For every flag, I cut off a finger."

BrudLee · 09-28-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

I like to use motivation along the lines of Spies Like Us: "For every flag, I cut off a finger."

Yours or mine?

724Skinsfan · 09-28-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BrudLee

Yours or mine?

dmek25 · 09-28-2006, 01:29 PM

those fines are announced in front of the whole team, i think. maybe alittle bit embarrassing. the money isnt the motivator

Monkeydad · 09-28-2006, 01:34 PM

Dockery would've gotten it last game for his "double-block" that busted a huge hole to run through. That was amazing.

70Chip · 09-28-2006, 06:29 PM

It's like when George Allen gave away t.v.'s and such. It's not the prize so much as being recognized by your coaches and teammates.

ArtMonkDrillz · 09-28-2006, 03:19 PM

Gud-golly Mes Molly?

09-28-2006, 12:05 PM	#1
CanadianSkin Special Teams Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Age: 48 Posts: 226	Will $50 really make a difference? I read on Redskins.com that the O-Line is going to be enforcing a $25-50 fine for every flag against one of them and then the person who delivers the best block in the game will win the money. It is void if we win the game. My question is, with the amount of money these guys make a year is $50 really going to stop you from getting flagged? I am thinking not, but thought it was worth a discussion. here is the link: O-Line Has Flags On Mind __________________ HTTR from North of the 49th!!!!! Two things I love.... Canada and the Redskins!!!!

09-28-2006, 12:09 PM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,570	Re: Will $50 really make a difference? I don't think the amount matters, it's just the fact that the players are "policing" themselves and it comes down to a pride issue more than anything. I'm sure they have fun with it. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-28-2006, 12:10 PM	#3
RiggoRules Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 380	Re: Will $50 really make a difference? Cash money you win from your buddies in your pocket matters to everybody. It is a war trophy -- and the wife doesn't get her hands on it. __________________ *"Lighten up, Sandy Baby."*

09-28-2006, 12:29 PM	#5
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Will $50 really make a difference? With the way we were racking up penalty yards $50 x 10 = $500, which I still believe can buy a nice expensive dinner for two...maybe even a one night hotel stay too. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

09-28-2006, 12:42 PM	#6
DaveyFoSho Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Potomac, MD Age: 38 Posts: 304	Re: Will $50 really make a difference? They should give the D-line 500 for every sack.......3 total sacks is just ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ DaveyFoSho

09-28-2006, 12:54 PM	#7
hesscl34 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,782	Re: Will $50 really make a difference? Yeah, it isn't about the money, it's about taking responsibility for your actions.

09-28-2006, 01:01 PM	#8
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Will $50 really make a difference? its a good move, it's a morale thing, and it may help guys realize when they need to be more focused.

09-28-2006, 01:03 PM	#9
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Will $50 really make a difference? I like to use motivation along the lines of Spies Like Us: "For every flag, I cut off a finger." __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

09-28-2006, 01:29 PM	#12
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Will $50 really make a difference? those fines are announced in front of the whole team, i think. maybe alittle bit embarrassing. the money isnt the motivator __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

09-28-2006, 01:34 PM	#13
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Will $50 really make a difference? Dockery would've gotten it last game for his "double-block" that busted a huge hole to run through. That was amazing.

09-28-2006, 06:29 PM	#14
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: Will $50 really make a difference? It's like when George Allen gave away t.v.'s and such. It's not the prize so much as being recognized by your coaches and teammates. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

09-28-2006, 03:19 PM	#15
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Will $50 really make a difference? Gud-golly Mes Molly? __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

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