NFL Fines A Player In The Bears Vs Patriots Game

The National Football League watches every game they play and looks for any unlawful plays that could result in a fine.

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Because not all unlawful behavior is seen by field officials, a fresh set of eyes is needed to ensure no one gets away with something that could hurt their brand.

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There was one such play in the Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots game on Monday night that ought to have resulted in a fine.

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Mac Jones, the quarterback for the Patriots, slid and raised his foot to kick Jaquan Brisker, a rookie for the Bears, in the testicles.

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It's not the first time he's done something filthy in his brief career, and it's not even the second time he slid with evil lead-leg intent against the Bears.

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It appears that Mac Jones is a sleazy guy, but because of his position as a quarterback, the league will overlook this aspect of his character.

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The NFL didn't let Mike Pennel off the hook. Because of his illegal blindside block on Patriots center David Andrews, he was fined $6,222.

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"I saw. Yeah. The hit was "very wrong," Bears coach Matt Eberflus said. "He shouldn't. I told him then. We don't teach it. It's not taught. It's bad football"

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Pennel's illegal hit got him expelled and deserved the fine, but Mac Jones skate around without one is a joke.

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