[CBFF] Belichick Fined; Pats Lose Pick

[Kenny Claxton]

Bill Belichick was hit with a $500,000 fine Thursday night -- the
maximum allowable by NFL by-laws -- for violating the league's policy
on videotaping the Jets defensive signs Sunday. In addition, Roger
Goodell notified the Patriots that they would forfeit a 2008
first-round draft choice if they reach the playoffs, or second- and
third-round picks if they do not qualify for the playoffs. The club
was also fined $250,000.