Payton knows allegations present questions, but is mum on lawsuit

05-09-2010, 03:21 PM

Associated Press

METAIRIE, La. -- Sean Payton calmly took questions Saturday about a lawsuit against the New Orleans Saints, saying he "appreciated" the interest in a case that alleges an attempt to cover up prescription drug thefts at club headquarters.

The Super Bowl champion coach stopped short of responding directly to the allegations, saying now was not the right time to tell his side because civil litigation is pending.

"Certainly, we understand the questions surrounding it, but I'm really not at liberty to" answer them, Payton said. "As time goes forward, well know more and more. ... There just needs to be the correct steps. When you have a civil suit, those probably become more complicated. ... That's the thing that's challenging."

Payton and the Saints are trying to go about the business of football while the lawsuit filed by former security director Geoffrey Santini looms over an offseason that until recently was all about celebrating the franchise's first Super Bowl triumph and the quest to repeat.

Payton knows allegations present questions, but is mum on lawsuit

saintsfan1976 · 05-10-2010, 06:48 AM

I hope Geoffrey Santini comes out looking like an azz

MistaBigXXL · 05-10-2010, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I hope Geoffrey Santini comes out looking like an azz

Word....Only time will tell with this situation.

whodatshirts · 05-10-2010, 09:14 PM

Man, I hope this is a load of B.S., but if he really has video...this could be reallllllllllllly bad.

QBREES9 · 05-10-2010, 09:21 PM

I just took perks. my back is killing me.

05-09-2010, 03:21 PM	#1
Threaded by Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4 Rating: (0 votes - average) Associated Press METAIRIE, La. -- Sean Payton calmly took questions Saturday about a lawsuit against the New Orleans Saints, saying he "appreciated" the interest in a case that alleges an attempt to cover up prescription drug thefts at club headquarters. The Super Bowl champion coach stopped short of responding directly to the allegations, saying now was not the right time to tell his side because civil litigation is pending. "Certainly, we understand the questions surrounding it, but I'm really not at liberty to" answer them, Payton said. "As time goes forward, well know more and more. ... There just needs to be the correct steps. When you have a civil suit, those probably become more complicated. ... That's the thing that's challenging." Payton and the Saints are trying to go about the business of football while the lawsuit filed by former security director Geoffrey Santini looms over an offseason that until recently was all about celebrating the franchise's first Super Bowl triumph and the quest to repeat. Payton knows allegations present questions, but is mum on lawsuit Last edited by Saintswrath; 06-02-2010 at 10:50 AM..
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05-10-2010, 06:48 AM	#2
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,991 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Payton knows allegations present questions, but is mum on lawsuit I hope Geoffrey Santini comes out looking like an azz

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MistaBigXXL 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 133	Re: Payton knows allegations present questions, but is mum on lawsuit Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I hope Geoffrey Santini comes out looking like an azz Word....Only time will tell with this situation.

05-10-2010, 09:14 PM	#4
whodatshirts T-shirt Magnate Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 2	Re: Payton knows allegations present questions, but is mum on lawsuit Man, I hope this is a load of B.S., but if he really has video...this could be reallllllllllllly bad.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: Payton knows allegations present questions, but is mum on lawsuit I just took perks. my back is killing me.

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