The man who hands out fines for the NFL admits he's trying to get Ndamukong Suh's attention.

Suh has repeatedly said he won't change the way he plays, but Merton Hanks, the NFL vice president of operations, is going to keep trying by hitting the defensive tackle with exorbitant fines for violating the league's rules.

Suh was most recently docked $31,500 for a hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden. The play was not flagged by the officials on the field, but Hanks felt Suh led with his helmet on the blow.

"The fine amount is more than the minimum because he is a repeat offender and I wanted to get Ndamukong Suh's attention in this regard," Hanks said in an interview that aired on the NFL Network. "I've got to help him course-correct."

When asked if a suspension would better get Suh's attention, Hanks admitted the hit on Weeden wasn't an "egregious play."

"It is a violation. That's why he was fined."

Suh flew to New York during Detroit's bye week in 2011 to meet with NFL officials, including Hanks. The goal was to reach an understanding about how Suh could continue playing aggressively within the parameters of the rules.

Obviously, the meeting didn't solve much as Suh has been fined $130,500 for two violations this season.

Hanks said the biggest misconception about what he does is that he enjoys issuing fines.

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