Vilma suit outs Mike Cerullo as bounty whistleblower

RockyMountainSaint · 07-02-2012, 09:35 AM

Vilma suit outs Mike Cerullo as bounty whistleblower | ProFootballTalk
The latest Jonathan Vilma lawsuit blows the whistle on many things regarding the bounty investigation. It also blows the whistle on the notorious whistleblower.

Though it’s been widely rumored that former Saints defensive assistant Mike Cerullo is the person who resurrected the bounty probe by reaching out to the league office in 2011, Vilma’s civil complaint makes it clear that Vilma believes Cerullo created the present mess.

Vilma also believes that Cerullo is acting out of spite. At paragraph 105 of the complaint, Vilma alleges that the Saints fired Cerullo after he “disappear[ed] from the Club during the 2009 Season and provid[ed] a pretextual excuse that was shown to be inaccurate” and he “disappear[ed] from the Club during the week leading up to the Super Bowl in 2010, again giving a pretextual excuse that was shown to be inaccurate.”

After the Super Bowl win, Cerullo received “a cubic zirconia Super Bowl ring facsimile rather than a genuine Super Bowl ring, for which Cerullo has strenuously and vehemently expressed his resentment.”

At paragraph 106, Vilma alleges that Cerullo “pledged revenge against the Saints,” and particularly against assistant head coach/linebackers coach Joe Vitt.

At paragraphs 107 and 108, Vilma alleges that the NFL “relied principally upon Cerullo’s statements” during the bounty investigation, and that the disciplinary decisions were based on the results of “multiple interviews” of Cerullo.

At paragraph 109, Vilma claims that Cerullo “retracted his previous claims” during an April 2012 communication with Goodell.

At paragraph 124, Vilma alleges that Cerullo created the notes regarding the persons who pledged money to the Brett Favre bounty “well after the 2009 NFC Championship Game and in an effort to gain revenge against the Saints for terminating his employment.”

If Vilma’s allegations are true, the bounty case against him and the other players has been seriously undermined.

saintfan · 07-02-2012, 09:38 AM

What? The source had an agenda? DOH!

The question is, does Roger care? I think the answer is "no", so long as he is able to hide behind the CBA. I LOATHE that man.

CharityMike · 07-02-2012, 09:49 AM

Look at that mug shot..you can tell he is a D-bag!

Beastmode · 07-02-2012, 09:55 AM

What's a fraudulant pretextual excuse? I have no idea what that means.

RockyMountainSaint · 07-02-2012, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

What's a fraudulant pretextual excuse? I have no idea what that means.

It means he lied.

My dog ate my homework.
My Maw-Maw died.
Aliens abducted me.

TheOak · 07-02-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

It means he lied.

My dog ate my homework.
My Maw-Maw died.
Aliens abducted me.

"Goodell only has safety in mind when he makes all of his decisions."

What that also fall into that category?

Rugby Saint II · 07-02-2012, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

"Goodell only has safety in mind when he makes all of his decisions."

What that also fall into that category?

Yeah, he's covering his arse........for safety's sake.

TheOak · 07-02-2012, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Yeah, he's covering his arse........for safety's sake.

Stealing the "Alice in Wonderland" theme from another thread.

Rabbit hole?

Beastmode · 07-02-2012, 10:46 AM

So the NFL may have perpetrated a scheme to clear themselves of lawsuits by claiming the Saints perpetrated a bounty scheme when in fact, the real scheme may have been perpetrated by someone trying to get back at the Saints all along who was also caught perpetrating a scheme and was fired...I think that pretty much sums up every bounty thread. Wait I almost forgot..there is no real evidence of anyone perpetrating any scheme.

CharityMike · 07-02-2012, 11:04 AM

And the winner for using the word "perpetrate(in singular and plural form" 4times in one sentence goes to....

07-02-2012, 09:35 AM	#1
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Vilma suit outs Mike Cerullo as bounty whistleblower Vilma suit outs Mike Cerullo as bounty whistleblower \| ProFootballTalk The latest Jonathan Vilma lawsuit blows the whistle on many things regarding the bounty investigation. It also blows the whistle on the notorious whistleblower. Though it’s been widely rumored that former Saints defensive assistant Mike Cerullo is the person who resurrected the bounty probe by reaching out to the league office in 2011, Vilma’s civil complaint makes it clear that Vilma believes Cerullo created the present mess. Vilma also believes that Cerullo is acting out of spite. At paragraph 105 of the complaint, Vilma alleges that the Saints fired Cerullo after he “disappear[ed] from the Club during the 2009 Season and provid[ed] a pretextual excuse that was shown to be inaccurate” and he “disappear[ed] from the Club during the week leading up to the Super Bowl in 2010, again giving a pretextual excuse that was shown to be inaccurate.” After the Super Bowl win, Cerullo received “a cubic zirconia Super Bowl ring facsimile rather than a genuine Super Bowl ring, for which Cerullo has strenuously and vehemently expressed his resentment.” At paragraph 106, Vilma alleges that Cerullo “pledged revenge against the Saints,” and particularly against assistant head coach/linebackers coach Joe Vitt. At paragraphs 107 and 108, Vilma alleges that the NFL “relied principally upon Cerullo’s statements” during the bounty investigation, and that the disciplinary decisions were based on the results of “multiple interviews” of Cerullo. At paragraph 109, Vilma claims that Cerullo “retracted his previous claims” during an April 2012 communication with Goodell. At paragraph 124, Vilma alleges that Cerullo created the notes regarding the persons who pledged money to the Brett Favre bounty “well after the 2009 NFC Championship Game and in an effort to gain revenge against the Saints for terminating his employment.” If Vilma’s allegations are true, the bounty case against him and the other players has been seriously undermined. saintfan and Rugby Saint II like this.
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07-02-2012, 09:38 AM	#2
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	What? The source had an agenda? DOH! The question is, does Roger care? I think the answer is "no", so long as he is able to hide behind the CBA. I LOATHE that man. RockyMountainSaint, pherein and kcsaints like this.

07-02-2012, 09:55 AM	#4
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	What's a fraudulant pretextual excuse? I have no idea what that means.
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07-02-2012, 10:11 AM	#5
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Originally Posted by Beastmode What's a fraudulant pretextual excuse? I have no idea what that means. It means he lied. My dog ate my homework. My Maw-Maw died. Aliens abducted me.

07-02-2012, 11:41 AM	#6
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint It means he lied. My dog ate my homework. My Maw-Maw died. Aliens abducted me. "Goodell only has safety in mind when he makes all of his decisions." What that also fall into that category? RockyMountainSaint and Rugby Saint II like this.

07-02-2012, 09:49 AM	#3
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Look at that mug shot..you can tell he is a D-bag!

07-02-2012, 01:07 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,125	Originally Posted by x626xBlack "Goodell only has safety in mind when he makes all of his decisions." What that also fall into that category? Yeah, he's covering his arse........for safety's sake. Utah_Saint likes this.

07-02-2012, 01:18 PM	#8
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Yeah, he's covering his arse........for safety's sake. Stealing the "Alice in Wonderland" theme from another thread. Rabbit hole? Rugby Saint II likes this.

07-02-2012, 10:46 AM	#9
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	So the NFL may have perpetrated a scheme to clear themselves of lawsuits by claiming the Saints perpetrated a bounty scheme when in fact, the real scheme may have been perpetrated by someone trying to get back at the Saints all along who was also caught perpetrating a scheme and was fired...I think that pretty much sums up every bounty thread. Wait I almost forgot..there is no real evidence of anyone perpetrating any scheme. RockyMountainSaint and pherein like this.
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07-02-2012, 11:04 AM	#10
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	And the winner for using the word "perpetrate(in singular and plural form" 4times in one sentence goes to.... RockyMountainSaint and sharke like this.