Ray Lewis was fined $25000 today for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Chad Ochocinco and an unnecessary kick to a Bengal’s player in last Sunday’s game.  Lewis is currently on a guranteed $22 million 3 year contract so he makes roughly $7.33 million this year.  The $25000 fine represents 0.3% of his paycheck.  I can’t find any sources that indicate a fine is paid pre or post tax.  In Silicon Valley, where a $100K yearly salary is common, 0.3% of ones paycheck is $300 or equivalent to getting a speeding ticket.  Despite our thinking that a fine is a drop in the bucket for most players, I’m sure Lewis feels the sting.