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| SAN DIEGO -- Chargers cornerback Drayton Florence was fined $15,000 by the NFL on Thursday for his helmet-to-helmet hit that gave Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub a concussion.
While Florence said he'll appeal the fine, Houston general manager Rick Smith said the fine wasn't enough. Schaub won't start Sunday's game against Oakland. "We are disappointed in the sense that we have lost our starting quarterback for at least one game after the player took the crown of his helmet and delivered an illegal blow to Matt's jaw and the fine levied is only a small fraction of the player's weekly pay," Smith said in a statement released by the Texans. "Is that equitable? The punishment doesn't appear to fit the crime when all factors are considered." With a base salary of $896,000, Florence makes $52,706 a week. Schaub was blindsided by Florence after throwing his second interception in a 35-10 loss at San Diego on Sunday. He did not return after the second-quarter hit. Linebacker Stephen Cooper also hit the quarterback. Two personal fouls were called, a hit to the head and unnecessary roughness. The first penalty was declined. It was the second straight week Schaub was knocked out of the game by a helmet-to-helmet blow. He injured his hip on the first one. Florence said he got a letter from the NFL. "I haven't even opened it yet or looked at it," he said. "I will appeal it, whatever it is." Asked if he thought it was a fair amount, he said: "I don't know. I haven't even looked at the film yet to see what the play is. But you know how that is. I will appeal it." Said Chargers coach Norv Turner: "I don't think that's something that's intentional. Unfortunately, that's the rule. If you hit a guy helmet-to-helmet, any player, they do levy fines." |
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7:00 pm
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Qualcomm Stadium
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St. Louis Rams
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11:59 pm
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Edward Jones Dome
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San Diego Chargers
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5:00 pm
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Qualcomm Stadium
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San Francisco 49ers
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7:00 pm
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Candlestick Park
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San Diego Chargers
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11:59 pm
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Qualcomm Stadium
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San Diego Chargers
vs. Carolina Panthers
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1:15 pm
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Qualcomm Stadium
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Denver Broncos
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2:15 pm
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Invesco Field
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San Diego Chargers
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5:30 pm
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Qualcomm Stadium
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Oakland Raiders
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1:05 pm
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McAfee Coliseum
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Miami Dolphins
vs. San Diego Chargers
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1:00 pm
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Dolphin Stadium
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San Diego Chargers
vs. New England Patriots
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5:15 pm
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Qualcomm Stadium
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Buffalo Bills
vs. San Diego Chargers
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1:00 pm
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Ralph Wilson Stadium
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New Orleans Saints
vs. San Diego Chargers
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11:59 pm
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Wembley Stadium
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San Diego Chargers
vs. Kansas City Chiefs
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1:15 pm
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Qualcomm Stadium
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Pittsburgh Steelers
vs. San Diego Chargers
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4:15 pm
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Heinz Field
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San Diego Chargers
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5:15 pm
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Qualcomm Stadium
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San Diego Chargers
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1:05 pm
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Qualcomm Stadium
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San Diego Chargers
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5:15 pm
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Qualcomm Stadium
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Kansas City Chiefs
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12:00 am
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Arrowhead Stadium
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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8:15 pm
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Raymond James Stadium
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San Diego Chargers
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1:15 pm
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Qualcomm Stadium
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| The NFL Scouting Combine went well this year. It was a nice change to see the vast majority of players participating. I was in Indianapolis from Feb. 23 to March 1, and although there were a few surprises the running times were faster than I anticipated. Collectively, the wide receivers and defensive backs had impressive running times. There were also some running backs that surprised me with their speed.
More players took part in the running drills this year than in past years. It was good to see the players actively participating and competing. In prior years, some players would only go through the interview process, physicals and then plan on working out at their schools Pro Day in the month of March. Interestingly, some of the players we interviewed said they were not going to work out at the Combine, but when we arrived at the dome they were actually out there ready to compete. When everyone started participating, other guys picked up on it and thought, What do we have to lose? We might as well go out and work. Now that were into the month of March, colleges are hosting their Pro Days, which are more or less identical to what went on at the Combine, except the players work out at their particular school and they are in control of the work out environment. Last year, I attended approximately 15 college campuses for Pro Days. I mainly see the top players that didnt work out at the Combine. Assistant General Manager Buddy Nix and I will arrange our schedule to specific schools because a lot of the Pro Days fall on the same day. (General Manager) A.J. Smith also will go to a select few campuses. In 1978 Don Coryell was named head coach and Dan Fouts took over as starting quarterback. A year later Fouts captured the first of three consecutive passing titles to lead the Chargers to the first of three straight division crowns. Fouts strung together four consecutive 300-yard games in 1979, establishing a record en route to the first 4000-yard season in NFL history. The records were two of many new NFL standards he set during his 15-year career. Foutss favorite targets were wide receiver Charlie Joiner and tight end Kellen Winslow. All three were eventually elected to the Hall of Fame. Although he was better known for his offensive strategy, Coryell assembled the leagues toughest defense in 1979, as the Chargers held 8 of 16 opponents to ten or fewer points. Linemen Fred Dean and Gary Johnson led the unit. Coryell and the Chargers failed to advance in the playoffs, however, losing in the first round in 1979 and in the second round the following three seasons. |