Goodell on Saints’ bounties: Evidence is clear, players embraced it

WhoDat!656 · 04-24-2012, 10:18 AM

In a hint that the punishment for players involved in the Saints’ bounty scandal will be severe, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that the program was not simply ordered by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, but celebrated by the players who participated in it.

Goodell told NFL Network’s Rich Eisen in an interview for an upcoming edition of the Rich Eisen Podcast that bounty discipline is coming “soon,” and he dismisses the notion floated by some that the players shouldn’t be punished because they were merely doing what their coach told them to do.

“[The] evidence was clear that the players embraced it,” Goodell said. “I don’t think they are absolved from responsibility.”

More than a month after Goodell announced that he had suspended Williams indefinitely, Saints coach Sean Payton for a year, Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis for eight games and Saints assistant Joe Vitt for six games, Goodell has still not announced the suspensions for the Saints’ players who were involved in the team’s program of bounties over the last three seasons. But the indications are that the announcement could come as soon as today, and that the news won’t be good for the Saints.

Goodell on Saints

NuNu318 · 04-24-2012, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

In a hint that the punishment for players involved in the Saints’ bounty scandal will be severe, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that the program was not simply ordered by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, but celebrated by the players who participated in it.

Goodell told NFL Network’s Rich Eisen in an interview for an upcoming edition of the Rich Eisen Podcast that bounty discipline is coming “soon,” and he dismisses the notion floated by some that the players shouldn’t be punished because they were merely doing what their coach told them to do.

“[The] evidence was clear that the players embraced it,” Goodell said. “I don’t think they are absolved from responsibility.”

More than a month after Goodell announced that he had suspended Williams indefinitely, Saints coach Sean Payton for a year, Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis for eight games and Saints assistant Joe Vitt for six games, Goodell has still not announced the suspensions for the Saints’ players who were involved in the team’s program of bounties over the last three seasons. But the indications are that the announcement could come as soon as today, and that the news won’t be good for the Saints.

Goodell on Saints

OK so WHERE THE F*** is the evidence Goodell Castro?!?!? I swear man......F*** ALL of these guys. ESPN, Commish, talkin heads that know nothing about OUR TEAM!! F*** ALL OF EM!!!

WhoDat!656 · 04-24-2012, 10:30 AM

Whoa big fella!! Tell us how you really feel!!

NuNu318 · 04-24-2012, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Whoa big fella!! Tell us how you really feel!!

Thats how I feel right now real talk. F*** anyone and everyone that calls us cheater or just uses this as a stepping stone to say we suck. Almost all of the "fan" outrage is coming from people who don't like the Saints cuz we've skull drug their team at one point or another. The media has no problem destroying anyone's career and reputation because it boosts ratings & site visits from said fans "outraged" by the Saints behavior. And the NFL of course is about covering its own a** and could give 2 s***s about player saftey or the "integrity" of the game. They only care about money. So yeah thats how I really feel F*** em ALL!!

arsaint · 04-24-2012, 10:48 AM

Apparently you embraced this as well Goodell since you reportedly let it go on for years to "gather evidence" you hypocritical smuck.

As soon as you get through with your Saints hate binge, be sure to suspend and fine yourself for letting all this supposed evil go on so long...

And while you're at it, I think fines/suspensions/boycotts/whatever are due for ESPN, NFL Network, NFL Films etc for showing and celebrating violent hits.

nevergiveup3 · 04-25-2012, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by arsaint

And while you're at it, I think fines/suspensions/boycotts/whatever are due for ESPN, NFL Network, NFL Films etc for showing and celebrating violent hits.

Yep... JACKED UP BABY......Just like baseball used the steroids home run era to come out from the strike year, you turned a blind eye to your cash cow networks promoting and exploiting hits that were causing the damage to your players... and you never said a word or moved to stop it you friggin hypocrit.... not till the spector of being put on the witness stand did you become all friggin sanctimonious and "caring"

Just shut up and suspend the entire defense from last year..... Coach Vitt and Drew Brees are going to embarrass your @ss when we win it all again....

BGWhoDat · 04-24-2012, 01:36 PM

If the evidence is so clear.. why has the NFLPA taken so long reviewing this BS, why has the NFL not submitted evidence to NFLPA, and WHY has 0 EVIDENCE been said? The ONLY mentioned of ANY played was Vilma putting up money.

Where's the rest of the comments?

Goodell is bull****ting and fabricating his "feeling" for evidence.

burningmetal · 04-24-2012, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by BGWhoDat

If the evidence is so clear.. why has the NFLPA taken so long reviewing this BS, why has the NFL not submitted evidence to NFLPA, and WHY has 0 EVIDENCE been said? The ONLY mentioned of ANY played was Vilma putting up money.

Where's the rest of the comments?

Goodell is bull****ting and fabricating his "feeling" for evidence.

Indeed. Listening to Goodell is like watching sportscenter. He repeats the same crap over and over again every hour, and it is mostly, if not entirely, Malarkey.

He has said so many times that evidence was clear, yet never shows it... I don't know why I'm still reacting to this. Freaking unbelievable.

TheOak · 04-24-2012, 03:51 PM

I still do not understand why the Jackazz would comment on it publicly.

There is a little different version on NFL.com
Translation: Prepare for the hammer drop.
NFL.com news: Goodell: New Orleans Saints players 'embraced' bounties

lee909 · 04-24-2012, 04:04 PM

He shouldnt be talking about untill the judgment has been passed.
If a judge or Jury started talking publicly about cases he would be held in contempt of court or barred from the bench.
GODell is judge and jury so why is he talking in public

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NuNu318 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: VA Posts: 465	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 In a hint that the punishment for players involved in the Saints’ bounty scandal will be severe, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that the program was not simply ordered by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, but celebrated by the players who participated in it. Goodell told NFL Network’s Rich Eisen in an interview for an upcoming edition of the Rich Eisen Podcast that bounty discipline is coming “soon,” and he dismisses the notion floated by some that the players shouldn’t be punished because they were merely doing what their coach told them to do. “[The] evidence was clear that the players embraced it,” Goodell said. “I don’t think they are absolved from responsibility.” More than a month after Goodell announced that he had suspended Williams indefinitely, Saints coach Sean Payton for a year, Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis for eight games and Saints assistant Joe Vitt for six games, Goodell has still not announced the suspensions for the Saints’ players who were involved in the team’s program of bounties over the last three seasons. But the indications are that the announcement could come as soon as today, and that the news won’t be good for the Saints. Goodell on Saints OK so WHERE THE F* is the evidence Goodell Castro?!?!? I swear man......F* ALL of these guys. ESPN, Commish, talkin heads that know nothing about OUR TEAM!! F*** ALL OF EM!!! Halo, Rugby Saint II, savoyk and 1 others like this.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,086	Whoa big fella!! Tell us how you really feel!! Halo likes this.

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NuNu318 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: VA Posts: 465	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Whoa big fella!! Tell us how you really feel!! Thats how I feel right now real talk. F* anyone and everyone that calls us cheater or just uses this as a stepping stone to say we suck. Almost all of the "fan" outrage is coming from people who don't like the Saints cuz we've skull drug their team at one point or another. The media has no problem destroying anyone's career and reputation because it boosts ratings & site visits from said fans "outraged" by the Saints behavior. And the NFL of course is about covering its own a and could give 2 s*s about player saftey or the "integrity" of the game. They only care about money. So yeah thats how I really feel F* em ALL!!

04-24-2012, 10:48 AM	#5
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,732	Apparently you embraced this as well Goodell since you reportedly let it go on for years to "gather evidence" you hypocritical smuck. As soon as you get through with your Saints hate binge, be sure to suspend and fine yourself for letting all this supposed evil go on so long... And while you're at it, I think fines/suspensions/boycotts/whatever are due for ESPN, NFL Network, NFL Films etc for showing and celebrating violent hits. Halo likes this.

04-25-2012, 09:40 AM	#6
nevergiveup3 100th Post Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 101	Originally Posted by arsaint And while you're at it, I think fines/suspensions/boycotts/whatever are due for ESPN, NFL Network, NFL Films etc for showing and celebrating violent hits. Yep... JACKED UP BABY......Just like baseball used the steroids home run era to come out from the strike year, you turned a blind eye to your cash cow networks promoting and exploiting hits that were causing the damage to your players... and you never said a word or moved to stop it you friggin hypocrit.... not till the spector of being put on the witness stand did you become all friggin sanctimonious and "caring" Just shut up and suspend the entire defense from last year..... Coach Vitt and Drew Brees are going to embarrass your @ss when we win it all again....
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04-24-2012, 01:36 PM	#7
BGWhoDat Who Dat Writer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 241	If the evidence is so clear.. why has the NFLPA taken so long reviewing this BS, why has the NFL not submitted evidence to NFLPA, and WHY has 0 EVIDENCE been said? The ONLY mentioned of ANY played was Vilma putting up money. Where's the rest of the comments? Goodell is bull****ting and fabricating his "feeling" for evidence.

04-24-2012, 05:05 PM	#8
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by BGWhoDat If the evidence is so clear.. why has the NFLPA taken so long reviewing this BS, why has the NFL not submitted evidence to NFLPA, and WHY has 0 EVIDENCE been said? The ONLY mentioned of ANY played was Vilma putting up money. Where's the rest of the comments? Goodell is bull****ting and fabricating his "feeling" for evidence. Indeed. Listening to Goodell is like watching sportscenter. He repeats the same crap over and over again every hour, and it is mostly, if not entirely, Malarkey. He has said so many times that evidence was clear, yet never shows it... I don't know why I'm still reacting to this. Freaking unbelievable. Halo and BGWhoDat like this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	I still do not understand why the Jackazz would comment on it publicly. There is a little different version on NFL.com Translation: Prepare for the hammer drop. NFL.com news: Goodell: New Orleans Saints players 'embraced' bounties Halo and SmashMouth like this.

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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,860 Blog Entries: 1	He shouldnt be talking about untill the judgment has been passed. If a judge or Jury started talking publicly about cases he would be held in contempt of court or barred from the bench. GODell is judge and jury so why is he talking in public Rugby Saint II likes this.

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