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Brian Damage · 03-21-2012, 01:14 PM

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has been suspended for one year and the team will lose its second round pick in 2012 and '13 and pay $500,000 as a result of the NFL's bounty investigation, the league announced Wednesday.

Former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who orchestrated the program, has been suspended from the NFL indefinitely. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis also faces an eight-game suspension and a $500,000 fine.

The NFL revealed in early March an investigation which found more than 20 defensive players for the Saints participated in a 'bounty' system from 2009 to '11 which rewarded individuals with cash for harming opposing players.

"We are all accountable and responsible for player health and safety and the integrity of the game," Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday. "We will not tolerate conduct or a culture that undermines those priorities. No one is above the game or the rules that govern it. Respect for the game and the people who participate in it will not be compromised."

The league found that the cash pool reached $50,000 or more during the 2009 playoffs, and players were paid $1,500 for a "knockout" and $1,000 for a "cart-off" with payouts doubling or tripling during the playoffs. Money was provided primarily by players.

All such payments violate league rules for non-contract bonuses.

Williams administered the program, and the NFL says Payton was not a direct participant, yet was aware of the allegations and "failed to stop the bounty program." Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt is also suspended without pay for the first six games of the 2012 season.

"A combination of elements made this matter particularly unusual and egregious," Goodell continued. "When there is targeting of players for injury and cash rewards over a three-year period, the involvement of the coaching staff, and three years of denials and willful disrespect of the rules, a strong and lasting message must be sent that such conduct is totally unacceptable and has no place in the game."

The New Orleans Saints face numerous punishments as a result of a three-year bounty program.
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By Derick E. Hingle, US Presswire
Payton and Loomis took "full responsibility" for the violations in a joint statement issued days after the findings, and later met with Goodell in New York to discuss the issue.

The pair apologized for the "unique hardship" on team owner Tom Benson, recognized the severity of the violations, and promised that they "will never happen again."

Williams, who left the Saints this offseason to become defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams, apologized for his program, which he reportedly also implemented in several other NFL cities. Commissioner Goodell will review Williams' status at the conclusion of the 2012 season and consider whether to reinstate him.

"I have learned a hard lesson and I guarantee that I will never participate in or allow this kind of activity to happen again," Williams said.

Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma became the player face of the program following an SI.com report describing his $10,000 offer to any player who could knock Brett Favre out of the 2009 NFC Championship Game. The league did not hand down punishment for any players involved on Wednesday, but ESPN reports that the issue is still under review.

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...unty-program/1

Marvo301 · 03-21-2012, 01:45 PM

I'm sure the Saints aren't the only team guilty of this. I hope other teams where this is going on are caught and punished as well. Paying people to hurt other people is just wrong and has nothing to do with sports.

Mr. Television · 03-21-2012, 01:52 PM

Where was the NFL back in 1989 when Buddy Ryan and his Philly goons put out the bounty on our kicker?

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_...ZPn3S7i7E3jVKI

Buddy Ryan was original ‘bounty’ boss

By BART HUBBUCH

Last Updated: 2:30 AM, March 3, 2012

Posted: 2:26 AM, March 3, 2012

Buddy Ryan can thank the Saints for making him a little less infamous today.

The NFL’s blockbuster revelation yesterday that New Orleans violated league rules by running an organized bounty program under former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams the past three seasons evoked memories of Ryan’s notorious “Bounty Bowl” games with the Cowboys as coach of the Eagles in 1989.

Dallas coach Jimmy Johnson alleged Ryan had put a bounty on Troy Aikman and Cowboys kicker Luis Zendejas before the Eagles’ Thanksgiving Day trip to Texas Stadium that season, and Zendejas ended up leaving that 27-0 Eagles rout because of a concussion from a suspect hit by linebacker Jessie Small on a kickoff.

The teams met two weeks later at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium in what CBS — which was broadcasting the game — dubbed “Bounty Bowl II,” but bounties for hits ended up taking a back seat that day to snowballs and other debris Eagles fans hurled at the Cowboys, the officiating crew, the CBS announcers and even their own players.

Johnson’s allegations were never proven, however, and Rex Ryan’s father escaped punishment from the NFL after an investigation by the league.

Contrary to the lore, Buddy Ryan isn’t the reason for the league’s bounty rule. An NFL spokesman said the rule had been in place for decades before the Eagles-Cowboys fracas to prevent what the league calls “non-contract bonuses.”

TVFactFan · 03-21-2012, 01:52 PM

Why can't **** like this happen to the eagles?-lol

I go to the Market and come back, turn on the TV and see

Tebow traded to jets and Saints coach suspended for a year.

I can't wait to see the CLOWN press conference at 2pm.

Waterston_Fan · 03-21-2012, 01:54 PM

Glad Williams has been suspended though. Charger fans feel that while he was with the Titans he and Fisher ordered a hit on Merriman that messed up his knee and Gates that messed up his toe.

MrCleveland · 03-24-2012, 09:39 PM

Looks like The Saints may become The Aints again...

Schmoopie · 03-26-2012, 06:53 AM

Wow, that's awful! What was he thinking?

TVFactFan · 03-26-2012, 02:44 PM

Sean Payton has contacted Bill Parcells about coaching the Saints next year

TMC · 04-07-2012, 07:50 PM

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/colum...82520/1?csp=34

Rather than follow Tebow around, NFL Films might be better off capturing a football team without its head coach.

03-21-2012, 01:14 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Suspended For The Entire 2012-13 Season!!! New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has been suspended for one year and the team will lose its second round pick in 2012 and '13 and pay $500,000 as a result of the NFL's bounty investigation, the league announced Wednesday. Former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who orchestrated the program, has been suspended from the NFL indefinitely. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis also faces an eight-game suspension and a $500,000 fine. The NFL revealed in early March an investigation which found more than 20 defensive players for the Saints participated in a 'bounty' system from 2009 to '11 which rewarded individuals with cash for harming opposing players. "We are all accountable and responsible for player health and safety and the integrity of the game," Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday. "We will not tolerate conduct or a culture that undermines those priorities. No one is above the game or the rules that govern it. Respect for the game and the people who participate in it will not be compromised." The league found that the cash pool reached $50,000 or more during the 2009 playoffs, and players were paid $1,500 for a "knockout" and $1,000 for a "cart-off" with payouts doubling or tripling during the playoffs. Money was provided primarily by players. All such payments violate league rules for non-contract bonuses. Williams administered the program, and the NFL says Payton was not a direct participant, yet was aware of the allegations and "failed to stop the bounty program." Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt is also suspended without pay for the first six games of the 2012 season. "A combination of elements made this matter particularly unusual and egregious," Goodell continued. "When there is targeting of players for injury and cash rewards over a three-year period, the involvement of the coaching staff, and three years of denials and willful disrespect of the rules, a strong and lasting message must be sent that such conduct is totally unacceptable and has no place in the game." The New Orleans Saints face numerous punishments as a result of a three-year bounty program. CAPTION By Derick E. Hingle, US Presswire Payton and Loomis took "full responsibility" for the violations in a joint statement issued days after the findings, and later met with Goodell in New York to discuss the issue. The pair apologized for the "unique hardship" on team owner Tom Benson, recognized the severity of the violations, and promised that they "will never happen again." Williams, who left the Saints this offseason to become defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams, apologized for his program, which he reportedly also implemented in several other NFL cities. Commissioner Goodell will review Williams' status at the conclusion of the 2012 season and consider whether to reinstate him. "I have learned a hard lesson and I guarantee that I will never participate in or allow this kind of activity to happen again," Williams said. Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma became the player face of the program following an SI.com report describing his $10,000 offer to any player who could knock Brett Favre out of the 2009 NFC Championship Game. The league did not hand down punishment for any players involved on Wednesday, but ESPN reports that the issue is still under review. http://content.usatoday.com/communit...unty-program/1
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03-21-2012, 01:45 PM	#2
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03-21-2012, 01:52 PM	#3
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Where was the NFL back in 1989 when Buddy Ryan and his Philly goons put out the bounty on our kicker? http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_...ZPn3S7i7E3jVKI Buddy Ryan was original ‘bounty’ boss By BART HUBBUCH Last Updated: 2:30 AM, March 3, 2012 Posted: 2:26 AM, March 3, 2012 Buddy Ryan can thank the Saints for making him a little less infamous today. The NFL’s blockbuster revelation yesterday that New Orleans violated league rules by running an organized bounty program under former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams the past three seasons evoked memories of Ryan’s notorious “Bounty Bowl” games with the Cowboys as coach of the Eagles in 1989. Dallas coach Jimmy Johnson alleged Ryan had put a bounty on Troy Aikman and Cowboys kicker Luis Zendejas before the Eagles’ Thanksgiving Day trip to Texas Stadium that season, and Zendejas ended up leaving that 27-0 Eagles rout because of a concussion from a suspect hit by linebacker Jessie Small on a kickoff. The teams met two weeks later at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium in what CBS — which was broadcasting the game — dubbed “Bounty Bowl II,” but bounties for hits ended up taking a back seat that day to snowballs and other debris Eagles fans hurled at the Cowboys, the officiating crew, the CBS announcers and even their own players. Johnson’s allegations were never proven, however, and Rex Ryan’s father escaped punishment from the NFL after an investigation by the league. Contrary to the lore, Buddy Ryan isn’t the reason for the league’s bounty rule. An NFL spokesman said the rule had been in place for decades before the Eagles-Cowboys fracas to prevent what the league calls “non-contract bonuses.”
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03-21-2012, 01:52 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,132	Why can't **** like this happen to the eagles?-lol I go to the Market and come back, turn on the TV and see Tebow traded to jets and Saints coach suspended for a year. I can't wait to see the CLOWN press conference at 2pm.

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Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Glad Williams has been suspended though. Charger fans feel that while he was with the Titans he and Fisher ordered a hit on Merriman that messed up his knee and Gates that messed up his toe.

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TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,316	Why not the New Orleans Saints for HBO's "Hard Knocks"? http://www.usatoday.com/sports/colum...82520/1?csp=34 Rather than follow Tebow around, NFL Films might be better off capturing a football team without its head coach.