Falcons Robinson should be suspended

The $40,000 fine that the league slapped on Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson for his hit on Eagles receiver Jeremy Maclin Sunday night isn’t enough. Robinson’s hit was a blatant cheap shot and exactly the kind of over-the-top violence that the league has tried to legislate against. Robinson clearly led with his helmet, basically launching himself like a missile and striking Maclin in the facemask while throwing a forearm shot and a shoulder into an essentially defenseless player. Robinson is a repeat offender. He was fined $50,000 last year for a cheap shot on Eagles wideout DeSean Jackson, but that was later reduced to $25,000 on appeal. read more