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Chargers' Florence Fined $15,000 for Hit
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Friday, November 2, 2007
Chargers cornerback Drayton Florence was fined $15,000 by the NFL yesterday for his helmet-to-helmet hit that gave 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 the Raiders.
"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.
¿ TEXANS: With Schaub out for Sunday's game, Houston will go with Sage Rosenfels. It will be the third start of his career and first in two years.
Craig Nall, who was signed on Tuesday, will be Houston's backup. Coach Gary Kubiak said Schaub could be used if necessary.
¿ RAIDERS: Looking to spark an offense that has scored just two touchdowns over the past three games, Oakland will start Josh McCown at quarterback on Sunday against the Texans.
