Silverman: Player Suspensions Necessary To Clean Up NFL
The suspension of four NFL players associated with Bountygate has almost nothing to do with justice.
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The suspension of four NFL players associated with Bountygate has almost nothing to do with justice.
The NFL announced suspensions Wednesday for four players involved in the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal, including the suspension of Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma for the entire 2012 season.
The Saints offseason turmoil took another turn Monday afternoon when reports surfaced that soon-to-be suspended Saints GM Mickey Loomis had an electronic device in his Superdome suite that enabled him to eavesdrop on opposing coaches.
Former New Orleans Saints--and current St. Louis Rams--defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is a punk
White Sox general manager Kenny Williams released a statement after audio surfaced of former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams targeting several members of the San Francisco 49ers, including his son Kyle.
The following is audio recorded by filmmaker Sean Pamphilon before a game against the San Francisco 49ers. After listening to it, you have to wonder how either Payton or Williams could ever coach again.
Sean Payton, meet mirror.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday an appeal by Payton could leave him in charge of the Saints — at least temporarily.
Goodell has flexed his muscle and both a powerful and thoughtful manner. It won't take away all the game's problems but it is a step in the right direction.
One day after the NFL suspended Saints head coach Sean Payton for one year for his role in the Saints' bounty program, Alle-Walsh sounded off.
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has been suspended a full year without pay due to his involvement in the team's bounty program.
Dan Hampton, who played for the Bears during the 1985 Super Bowl run joined The McNeil and Spiegel Show to discuss bounties in the NFL.
Though the bounty system was employed by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, Arkush thinks the brunt of the punishment will be directed at head coach Sean Payton.
Despite all the clout, popularity and cash flow, could the NFL someday cease to exist altogether?
His name is Michael Ornstein. You may not know him, but he is an integral piece to the 'bounty' investigation that surrounds the Saints right now.
Since the Saints' bounty system came to light late last week, it has been widely speculated that bounty systems are simply a part of the NFL.
As several former NFL players have said, bounty systems are just a part of the game.
The 'bounty' system employed by the Saints and former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams may be just coming into the public light now, but it's a system that has been in place for quite some time.
In talking about his hit on the Bears' Earl Bennett, Roman Harper of the New Orleans Saints didn't mention that he pocketed enough cash to pick up the check for the entire Saints defense at one of New Orleans' priciest eating establishments.
Gregg Williams and others may have broken the rules as they tried to get the most out of their defensive players, but they were not making NFL football something inherently worse than it was, is, or will be.
The NFL says that New Orleans Saints players maintained a bounty program over the last three seasons that targeted opponents with the intent to injure them.
Alex Smith completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis with 9 seconds left just after Drew Brees had put the high-powered Saints ahead, and the resurgent San Francisco 49ers capitalized on five New Orleans turnovers for a thrilling 36-32 playoff victory Saturday.
Dan Durkin gives his picks for this weekend's NFL playoff games.
The wild-card round was entertainment. The NFL playoffs -- never call it a tournament -- begin in earnest this week as the heavyweights get involved.
While watching the first round of the NFL playoffs this past weekend, former Bear Doug Buffone couldn't help but wonder where the Bears went wrong this season.
