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Hog's Gone Fishin · 10-21-2017, 02:21 PM

Led by Mike Mitchell's $58K, Steelers rack up $94K in fines from Chiefs game
9:37 AM CT
Jeremy Fowler
ESPN Staff Writer
PITTSBURGH -- Steelers safety Mike Mitchell has been fined for his controversial low hit on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, but Mitchell's biggest fine, $48,620, was the result of a helmet-to-helmet hit on running back Charcandrick West on Sunday.

Mitchell's low hit on Smith with 16 seconds left in the third quarter earned a $9,115 fine. The $48,620 from the West play, which occurred late in the second quarter on a gang tackle, was a result of Mitchell's repeat-offender status.

Steelers safety Mike Mitchell was fined $48,620 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Chiefs running back Charcandrick West and $9,115 for a low hit on quarterback Alex Smith. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar
Regarding the Smith play, Mitchell said he accidentally tripped into the back of the quarterback's legs as Mitchell's feet got tangled with linebacker Anthony Chickillo, who verified the account. But Smith said he believed the play was far too late after his throw and cited Mitchell's track record as a hitter.

"I'm not a dirty player," Mitchell said Monday, also citing his respect for Smith.

In all, Steelers players racked up more than $94,000 in fines in Kansas City. Linebacker Bud Dupree was fined $24,309 for unnecessary roughness, and running back Le'Veon Bell received a $12,154 punishment for unsportsmanlike conduct for using the goal post as a punching bag after a touchdown.

The Steelers (4-2) defeated the Chiefs 19-13 and will host the rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

TEX · 10-22-2017, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PHOG

Andy's holding back his best plays for later in the year, doubters. And Sutton has a plan, so there.

Sutton is on the non-plan, plan.

kcchiefsus · 10-22-2017, 10:40 AM

No reason not to cheapshot the Chiefs when you know they will never retaliate.

scho63 · 10-22-2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

Kelce took a couple nasty uncalled intentional helmet to helmet hits. I guess the Steelers didn't know he was coming off a concussion.

Yup, I mentioned this in the game day thread. I remember the one specifically when he was going out of bounds and a Steeler came up and hit him helmet to helmet. I thought he was going back out with another concussion. Thank God he didn't.

10-21-2017, 02:21 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Hog's Gone Fishin's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2001	Steelers Rack up $94K in fines from Chiefs game Led by Mike Mitchell's $58K, Steelers rack up $94K in fines from Chiefs game 9:37 AM CT Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer PITTSBURGH -- Steelers safety Mike Mitchell has been fined for his controversial low hit on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, but Mitchell's biggest fine, $48,620, was the result of a helmet-to-helmet hit on running back Charcandrick West on Sunday. Mitchell's low hit on Smith with 16 seconds left in the third quarter earned a $9,115 fine. The $48,620 from the West play, which occurred late in the second quarter on a gang tackle, was a result of Mitchell's repeat-offender status. Steelers safety Mike Mitchell was fined $48,620 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Chiefs running back Charcandrick West and $9,115 for a low hit on quarterback Alex Smith. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar Regarding the Smith play, Mitchell said he accidentally tripped into the back of the quarterback's legs as Mitchell's feet got tangled with linebacker Anthony Chickillo, who verified the account. But Smith said he believed the play was far too late after his throw and cited Mitchell's track record as a hitter. "I'm not a dirty player," Mitchell said Monday, also citing his respect for Smith. In all, Steelers players racked up more than $94,000 in fines in Kansas City. Linebacker Bud Dupree was fined $24,309 for unnecessary roughness, and running back Le'Veon Bell received a $12,154 punishment for unsportsmanlike conduct for using the goal post as a punching bag after a touchdown. The Steelers (4-2) defeated the Chiefs 19-13 and will host the rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
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