NFL has given no indication of timetable for bounty scandal punishment against New Orleans Saints

RockyMountainSaint · 03-09-2012, 05:14 PM

Nice how this poop is thrown into the public arena without any indication as to how it will play out, isn't it?

Release sanctions in conjunction with accusations. This isn't a trial (criminal, civil) where jurisprudence must be followed.

The NFL should keep it's "stinking pie-hole" shut until it completes it's investigation and is ready to rule on punishment.

Am I alone in thinking that this cloud hanging over the organization might sway players' decisions about signing here?

saintfan · 03-09-2012, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

Nice how this poop is thrown into the public arena without any indication as to how it will play out, isn't it?

Release sanctions in conjunction with accusations. This isn't a trial (criminal, civil) where jurisprudence must be followed.

The NFL should keep it's "stinking pie-hole" shut until it completes it's investigation and is ready to rule on punishment.

Am I alone in thinking that this cloud hanging over the organization might sway players' decisions about signing here?

One word: Publicity

It's a double-edge sword for the NFL, because it knows it has looming problems with former players crawling out from under rocks claiming they were mistreated by the league...

...but any press is good press, so to speak...

Euphoria · 03-09-2012, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

Nice how this poop is thrown into the public arena without any indication as to how it will play out, isn't it?

Release sanctions in conjunction with accusations. This isn't a trial (criminal, civil) where jurisprudence must be followed.

The NFL should keep it's "stinking pie-hole" shut until it completes it's investigation and is ready to rule on punishment.

Am I alone in thinking that this cloud hanging over the organization might sway players' decisions about signing here?

I think it all depends on what type of player we are signing. A player coming to win a SB this year. No way they will sign with us.

Good to average players... maybe. I mean after all its a job first and foremost. Secondly, most of the suspensions will be over and done with this season HOPEFULLY. So if I got a deal to be here say 2 to 3 years I'll take it. Draft picks I could careless about because you can make up for it by FA. Also, with suspensions looming that means more playing time for me depending on position I played.

CharityMike · 03-09-2012, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

I think it all depends on what type of player we are signing. A player coming to win a SB this year. No way they will sign with us.

If you think this will make a hill of beans difference whether they sign with us you are absolutely delusional!

We have the means to win more SB's. This is blown out of whack by the media. Nothing has been proven! There is no evidence shown. EVERYTHING IS SPECULATION.

To think someone would not sign with us because our FORMER DC had this "pay for performance" program is HILARIOUS.

SloMotion · 03-10-2012, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

Am I alone in thinking that this cloud hanging over the organization might sway players' decisions about signing here?

I don't think it changes any player's view on suiting up for the Saints unless some kind of draconian, ham-stringing punishment is levied by the NFL that would severly impact New Orleans for years to come ..... something like in college where they get a postseason ban, TV ban, loss of scholarships, probation, et... It impacts a program for years and discourages recruits.

That's the only way I see players not wanting to come to the Saints.

03-09-2012, 05:14 PM	#1
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Nice how this poop is thrown into the public arena without any indication as to how it will play out, isn't it? Release sanctions in conjunction with accusations. This isn't a trial (criminal, civil) where jurisprudence must be followed. The NFL should keep it's "stinking pie-hole" shut until it completes it's investigation and is ready to rule on punishment. Am I alone in thinking that this cloud hanging over the organization might sway players' decisions about signing here? UK_WhoDat and CharityMike like this.

03-09-2012, 05:17 PM	#2
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint Nice how this poop is thrown into the public arena without any indication as to how it will play out, isn't it? Release sanctions in conjunction with accusations. This isn't a trial (criminal, civil) where jurisprudence must be followed. The NFL should keep it's "stinking pie-hole" shut until it completes it's investigation and is ready to rule on punishment. Am I alone in thinking that this cloud hanging over the organization might sway players' decisions about signing here? One word: Publicity It's a double-edge sword for the NFL, because it knows it has looming problems with former players crawling out from under rocks claiming they were mistreated by the league... ...but any press is good press, so to speak...

03-09-2012, 05:25 PM	#3
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint Nice how this poop is thrown into the public arena without any indication as to how it will play out, isn't it? Release sanctions in conjunction with accusations. This isn't a trial (criminal, civil) where jurisprudence must be followed. The NFL should keep it's "stinking pie-hole" shut until it completes it's investigation and is ready to rule on punishment. Am I alone in thinking that this cloud hanging over the organization might sway players' decisions about signing here? I think it all depends on what type of player we are signing. A player coming to win a SB this year. No way they will sign with us. Good to average players... maybe. I mean after all its a job first and foremost. Secondly, most of the suspensions will be over and done with this season HOPEFULLY. So if I got a deal to be here say 2 to 3 years I'll take it. Draft picks I could careless about because you can make up for it by FA. Also, with suspensions looming that means more playing time for me depending on position I played.
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03-09-2012, 07:45 PM	#4
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Originally Posted by Euphoria I think it all depends on what type of player we are signing. A player coming to win a SB this year. No way they will sign with us. If you think this will make a hill of beans difference whether they sign with us you are absolutely delusional! We have the means to win more SB's. This is blown out of whack by the media. Nothing has been proven! There is no evidence shown. EVERYTHING IS SPECULATION. To think someone would not sign with us because our FORMER DC had this "pay for performance" program is HILARIOUS.

03-10-2012, 07:41 AM	#5
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint Am I alone in thinking that this cloud hanging over the organization might sway players' decisions about signing here? I don't think it changes any player's view on suiting up for the Saints unless some kind of draconian, ham-stringing punishment is levied by the NFL that would severly impact New Orleans for years to come ..... something like in college where they get a postseason ban, TV ban, loss of scholarships, probation, et... It impacts a program for years and discourages recruits. That's the only way I see players not wanting to come to the Saints.