Johnson fined $5,000 for "Why So Serious" T-shirt celebration

[Coach Sal]

Stevie told the media he was fined $5,000 for his t-shirt/celebration today.

He was also fined $10,000 earlier this season for mimicking the Pats rifle shooter in New England after he scored.

His quote on the fine: "I don't regret it."

[DynaPaul]

Chump change!

[DraftBoy]

Chump change!

Not to him, his rookie deal is only worth $300K or so a year.

[Coach Sal]

Not to him, his rookie deal is only worth $300K or so a year.

Making $470,000 this year.
Scheduled to make $550,000 next year.

This year now down to 455K after the fines.

Not much $$. But definitely a difference for him compared to other guys who get hit. Maybe one less night out with the lady.

[DraftBoy]

Making $470,000 this year.
Scheduled to make $550,000 next year.

This year now down to 455K after the fines.

Not much $$. But definitely a difference for him compared to other guys who get hit. Maybe one less night out with the lady.

You're talking gross income, Im talking more net which would be after the government gets their share. Then the amount seems like a lot more.

[Coach Sal]

You're talking gross income, Im talking more net which would be after the government gets their share. Then the amount seems like a lot more.

True.

I forget that sometimes since I live in Florida.

No state income tax. :)

[Dr. Lecter]

You're talking gross income, Im talking more net which would be after the government gets their share. Then the amount seems like a lot more.
Especially in NYS.

But I would guess that the fine is tax deductible.

[DraftBoy]

True.

I forget that sometimes since I live in Florida.

No state income tax. :)

Lucky...

[DraftBoy]

Especially in NYS.

But I would guess that the fine is tax deductible.

Exactly!

Not sure if its tax deductible, if it is Id be a little surprised if the entire thing is. But Im sure (or I hope) he pays a very smart person to know all of that for him.

[psubills62]

Especially in NYS.

But I would guess that the fine is tax deductible.

Yeah, don't the fines go to charity? I'm sure the players take that into account when they plan on getting fined. I have little doubt that a lot of them give money to charities anyway of their own volition.

[Mr. Miyagi]

You're talking gross income, Im talking more net which would be after the government gets their share. Then the amount seems like a lot more.
But is the fine pre-tax or post-tax?

[Luisito23]

Do it again!

[madness]

Factor in the air-time he's getting, consider that a down payment on the future investment of Support the SJ fund.

[DraftBoy]

But is the fine pre-tax or post-tax?

post I believe.

[RockStar36]

The No Fun League strikes again!

[Jaybird]

Plus bonus structure... he's no worried

[Night Train]

Dumb...the NFL I mean.

That shirt was great and when you're racking up another 3 TD game..it's even better.

The NFL Nazi policy should die already..

[Bulldog]

And how is the celebration in New England anymore offensive than the "Why So Serious" one? There are a lot of things about the NFL that irritate the hell out of me, this type of crap being one of them. And for the record, I'm not just complaining about it because it's Steve Johnson. The whole notion here is that the NFL has much more important things to worry about than this petty BS. Like mabe a labor deal or the concussion issue.

[RockStar36]

And how is the celebration in New England anymore offensive than the "Why So Serious" one? There are a lot of things about the NFL that irritate the hell out of me, this type of crap being one of them. And for the record, I'm not just complaining about it because it's Steve Johnson. The whole notion here is that the NFL has much more important things to worry about than this petty BS. Like mabe a labor deal or the concussion issue.

As I was told by all the no fun fans after week 3, Stevie left his feet when he fell down and that was the reason for the flag. I'm assuming the flag equals the fine.

The NFL will fine people for socks not high enough, yet a large portion of the league is out at strip clubs doing things far worse. It's ridiculous.

[Dujek]

Dumb...the NFL I mean.

That shirt was great and when you're racking up another 3 TD game..it's even better.

The NFL Nazi policy should die already..

Go to the photos on the NFL.com website, and see which is the first picture that comes up. Stevie and his t-shirt.

So it's a good thing and gets the NFL publicity, yet they also get to fine the player for doing it.

[SaviorEdwards]

we should create a why so serious t shirt and sell them, the proceeds could go to pay off the fine!!!!