Cruize

Goodell is taking a stance he HAD to take. Unfortunately, it's against our beloved Saints, who in many ways have ONLY themselves to blame. Regardless of whether your agree with the punishments or not, which I absolutely don't in regards to severity, the whole situation really could not have played out any other way. Goodell, with the full backing of the owners, has taken a firm stance on player safety. Partly due to the fact that it needed to happen, but mostly because of looming litigation that could cut into everyones piece of the pie. Then, the Saints have an active bounty program in place that they refused to end and refused to cooperate with the league and Goodell's office in any way. It really doesn't matter how you and I see the bounties. It doesn't matter that these programs have always been in the NFL. It doesn't matter if we agree that the punishment doesn't fit the crime. My guess is if this had happened to the Falclowns, Saintsnation would be 90% on bashing them and wishing for the league to drop the hammer on them. It hurts and is disappointing but you have to take a step back and look at it objectively. The bottom line is Goodell had no choice but to decide things as he did and the Saints only have themselves to blame. I don't like it. But, it is what it is.