Cowboys in Crisis: Trey Lance Fined Big After Brutal Hit

The Dallas Cowboys continue their rollercoaster season in the NFC East, facing recent fines handed down to two players, Trey Lance and Marist Liufau. Lance, in the spot light as the team's quarterback, will see a hefty fine after being penalized for Unnecessary Roughness for using his helmet. The total dollar amount is $22,511. The violation adds to the long list of mishaps this season for the respected quarterback.

In light of this situation, rumors are spreading on whether or not Lance is a well-rounded athlete or if the team remains best suited without him on the field. Critics say his reckless approach to the game can lead to major repercussions for both himself and his team. A constant series of incidents is the key point of discussion about whether or not Lance is worthy of his current role on the Cowboys.

The NFL states its Unnecessary Roughness policy clearly, emphasizing that any tackling player who initiates contact with the helmet is considered a penalty. Clearly stated within this, the policy does warn about the likelihood of a result being a league-imposed fine or penalty to the team. In the case of Lance, this was evident in full swing as the fine for his Unnecessary Roughness (use of the helmet) is quite a high amount.

The conversation on this case becomes even more intense when factoring the specifics that not only Lance, but team-mate Marist Liufau was also involved in the Unnecessary Roughness debacle. Similar to Lance, Liufau was issued a fine in relation to his actions; charged for Unnecessary Roughness as the result of a facemask penalty. The linebacker faces nearly a sixth of the fine imposed on Lance with the amount equating to $5,749. In summary the key focus here is on whether or not the team is headed in the right direction as actions from two major players speak otherwise.