The most interesting news for the team came off the field this afternoon as head coach Bill Belichick was fined $50,000 by the NFL for putting his hand on a hapless replacement referee following Sunday's rough 31-30 loss to the Ravens. In addition, defensive tackle Marcus Forston was released with defensive tackle Terrell McClain getting signed to take his spot (probably the 53rd on the 53-man roster).
We had all been waiting with baited breath (haha not really) to see how much Belichick would get docked since no matter who you are, you can't put your hands on an official in any pro sport. It was laughable to hear Tony Massarotti say on Felger and Mazz Monday that Belichick should be suspended, there was no chance that the NFL would dare do that to their marquee coach. That money means nothing to him, assuming he even pays it and it's not covered by Patriots owner Bob Kraft.
The only possible victim in this situation is Belichick's cougar girlfriend Linda Holliday. If Bill had to pull fifty grand out of his white athletic socks (next to his challenge flags), she might have to cancel one of her daily shopping trips to Newbury Street. Some things in life just aren't fair and the world loses something special when Linda isn't looking her best.
Forston was an undrafted free agent that made the team this summer. The extent of his playing time with the Patriots was eight snaps in Baltimore on Sunday. McClain is seen as insurance in case defensive tackle Brandon Deaderick (ankle) can't play on Sunday against the Bills, he missed the Ravens game. McClain was a third-round pick of the Panthers in 2011 (65th overall). In 12 games, he had 19 tackles (13 solo, 6 assists), one sack and one fumble recovery. He was released at the end of the preseason by Carolina and missed the end of the 2011 season with a knee injury that shelved him on IR. It makes you wonder how that injury has healed since he was a free agent through the first three weeks of the 2012 regular season.
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