I think once the Saints appeal the suspensions, Payton's will be reduced to 8 games. Goodell has reduced players suspension in the past like Big Ben's and Vick's so why wouldn't he reduce Payton's? 8 games is still making a statement.

Because Payton lied to him and hurt his feelings in the process.

Gruden could win you a Super Bowl, he couldn't build a team but he could coach one.

But he won't leave his lifetime gig, its the best job in sports broadcasting and he'll never have to face a question like why he pulled his rookie quarterback from the six yard line with five seconds or so left, to kick a field goal and only lose 3-20 to the Steelers instead of 0-20, an occurrence which had never been done in the NFL since the 1930's when a team kicked to go from 0-3 to 3-3 and a tie.

Yes, we in Tampa remember Gruden, he was a decent coach who didn't hire good assistants and who had an abyssmal general manager for talent procurement. Though he might be the perfect band-aid, we'll never forget our Lombardi, tread lightly at the thought of actually hiring him.

Gruden loves the Saints! I think he would be a great fill-in for Sean, and I really think he would be ok with the one year thing. I would love to see Chuckie come in and wear the NFC South out! Just paint 'em all black and gold!

Gruden would be excellent he is a good motivator. Don't need him tinker with anything just motivate and manage the game.

He even made mention during an interview with Payton how exciting it would be to coach a player like Brees and the Saints offense... hmmm.