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Mike Smith fined $15k, DeAngelo Hall $0 for role in sideline brawl

(Photo: AP)

The AP is reporting that Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 for his part in Sunday’s sideline skirmish with Redksins CB DeAngelo Hall.

Hall, on the other hand, was not fined at all. This may seem a bit odd considering that Hall launched himself into the Falcons sideline seemingly intent on starting trouble (mission accomplished!).  But apparently Mr. Goodell saw something different than the rest of us, and decided to punish everyone involved except Hall.

Other fines handed out following the brawl include Redskins safety LaRon Landry ($7,500), Washington defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth ($5,000) and Falcons director of athletic performance Jeff Fish ($2,500).

And again, Hall = $0.  Makes perfect sense.

Smith had this to say after Thursday’s practice:

“I received a letter from the NFL office this morning,” he said. “I want to reiterate that I’m always going to have my players’ backs and I’m going to take care of them.”

Good for Smith.  DeAngelo Hall is a punk with a history of starting trouble, and it’s ridiculous that Goodell would let him off the hook like that.