Several players, current and former, have come out to say Suh is a dirty player. He's been fined six times and served a two-game suspension for his on-field conduct
Is the NFL fining him because of his reputation?
"You have to ask the league that question," Suh said. "Whether they want to make a decision off my reputation, or off of this year, or whatever it may be. It's the first game of the year, so I don't know."
The NFL fined Suh $100,000, a record for an in-game infraction, because he is a repeat offender. The next step is thought to be suspension.
Was the fine fair?
"That's not my decision," he said. "I don't really have an opinion on it. Just going through the appeals process and go from there."
Does Suh have to change the way he plays to avoid a suspension?
"I think he's adapted from a couple years ago," coach Jim Schwartz said. "This was an incident that got on the radar because of what happened in his past. I think he just needs to continue to play within (himself), and that's something he's working to do."
Part of what makes Suh great is he plays a violent sport violently -- even recklessly. But the key to show enough restraint to also play within the rules.
Schwartz teaches that.
'I don't know a coach, since I've been playing football, that doesn't preach on penalties," tailback Reggie Bush said. "Certain penalties can change momentum of a game, especially like the one Suh had. It was a touchdown. We just have to do a better job of playing smart and not beating ourselves."
