Monday night's antics from Raiders defensive lineman Tyler Brayton underscore the type of actions the NFL needs to get rid of. True, Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens probably had it coming after his earlier attempt to hit Brayton in the same "region" and his taunting of Brayton and other Raiders defenders. But Brayton took it a step further. The result: A $25,000 fine.
Meanwhile, Chad Johnson put a sticker over the nameplate on his jersey that read "Ocho Cinco" (he wears No. 85) and got hit with a $5,000 fine.
Some advice to the NFL: Fine actions such as Brayton's that include or might lead to injury. Don't waste your time fining players who are trying to have a little fun, which is needed and which most fans clearly are entertained by.
... And while you're at it, take a look at safety in the game. Fans pay a lot of money to go to games or watch them on cable or DirecTV, and it's an inferior product when many of the game's top players are injured or far less than 100 percent.
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