Bounty Hunting

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can't wait to see how this plays out.

everyone knows that it goes on...but some finally got caught.
Goodell better do his job as players have been fined and suspended over hits.
Lets see what coaches get.

[RAGNAR]

Yeah, this has been going on at all levels of the game from the beginning.

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Brees said he didnt have a clue....hmmm

It will be interesting to see how the "bounty" fallout could affect Brees down the road. Will other teams -- let's use the Vikings as an obvious example -- look for payback now that New Orleans' dirty secret was exposed?

get ready to RUMBLE!!!

[RAGNAR]

I doubt there will be any payback. You have two kinds of bounty hunting...

The kind you are paid to do...

And the kind you are just ordered to do.

The pro players don't do anything unless paid.

College players do as ordered... and if it is done well enough and smiled upon, they get their "compensation" from alumni and supporters.

HS players get to keep playing... are not PT'd to death... get good references by their coaches to college scouts... and get a reputation as a hitter/killer... receive special treatment behind closed doors in the trainer's room... receive free dinners at food joints in town... get tickets to special events around town when pro jocks come around to speak... free haircuts... free pizzas... free beer/sodas at certain convenience stores... free carwashes and waxes...all really lowkey stuff, but still a sort of payment.

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still waiting...

hand slap or full out bitch slappin???

geez

[RAGNAR]

Before any punishment is handed down, I think the entire matter needs a closer look. I mean.... hitting used to be part of the game. Hit as hard as you can. If it takes out an opponent... all the better. Just make it a good clean hit. Nothing dirty.

However... they have instituted so many rules now it seems you can only caress and make love to a guy during a hit. Gently lay him down, whisper sweet nothings in his ear, and then tuck him in asking if he will still respect you in the morning and if he wants breakfast or brunch. The sad part is the guy doing the hitting is the one getting f**ked.

A bounty could also be seen as a bonus for a great play in some circles.

So declare the "bonuses" as an offense in the league and move on. I just don't really see this as much of an issue. If you can't protect yourself on the field... then you shouldn't be out there.

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BITCH SLAP HEARD ACROSS THE STATES!!!

Goodell did his job...found nothing conclusive in the 2010 investigation....but now he knows he was lied to
and he lowered the boom...
I love football...every aspect of the game..but I cringe and cover my eyes at times when the helmet to helmet happens..when a player takes
 what seems like a lifetime to get up off the field, when they have to cart a player off the field..
that is the chances you take playing nfl...but to be picked out to be taken out intentionally and offer a reward/bonus??
 You are messing with a person's livelihood..

I love the Saints..my number 2 team..I go to the games when they are in town..
but they did wrong..and now they have to pay and other teams will know Goodell and the nfl wont be fucking around no more with happening.

Commissioner Goodell has imposed the following discipline on Saints management:

» The New Orleans Saints are fined $500,000. In addition, because the violation involves a competitive rule, the Saints will forfeit their selections in the second round of the 2012 and 2013 NFL drafts.

» Saints Head Coach Sean Payton is suspended without pay for the 2012 NFL season, effective April 1.

» Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is suspended without pay for the first eight regular-season games of the 2012 season.

» Former Saints (and current St. Louis Rams) defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is suspended indefinitely from the NFL, effective immediately. Commissioner Goodell will review Coach Williams' status at the conclusion of the 2012 season and consider whether to reinstate him, and, if so, on what terms. Commissioner Goodell said he will give close attention to the extent to which Coach Williams cooperates with the NFL in any further proceedings.

» Saints assistant Head Coach Joe Vitt is suspended without pay for the first six regular-season games of the 2012 season.

» The Saints and the individuals disciplined today are expected to participate in efforts led by the league office to develop programs that will instruct players and coaches at all levels of the game on the need for respect for the game and those who participate in it, on principles of fair play, safety and sportsmanship, and to ensure that bounties will not be part of football at any level.

[Taryn]

OUCH!