hagan714

I ran across this statement on a web site i did not book mark.

Technically, Roger Goodell has gone on record saying he could possibly restore the Saints 2013 second round selection in lieu of a later-round pick. Until he does, however, it’s assumed they will be without this pick.

But i need help finding this statement.
i have been looking but nothing yet.

biloxi-indian

Hagan;

Saints could recoup 2013 2nd-rounder, but NFL could dock them other picks - CBSSports.com

stickman

"If they embrace the opportunity and participate in a constructive way, commissioner Goodell said he would consider mitigating the financial penalties on the individuals. In the case of the team, the commissioner would consider whether there are factors that would support modifying the forfeiture of the team's 2013 second-round draft choice."

Translated: If they agree with everything I say, I may give them a break. The team hasn't been fighting it so much as the players, so, we'll see what happens.

TXGSP

Sounds more like BLACKMAIL

"If you don't speak your mind - I'll keep this carot in front of you, at least for now".

Keep the damn pick...

Ashley

I'm with you on that, screw him and what he has done to this team. ( although that would be nice to use on guess what.... The Defense again )

jlouhill

If us getting this pick back is conditional rather than goodell doing the right thing then it becomes a matter of principle. If that's the case i'll do without the second rounder thank you very much. We've done pretty good in the later rounds anyway. The NFL can take a long walk off a short pier as far as I'm concerned.

st thomas

The carrot before the horse. Bite this goodell

RaginCajun83

Screw the damn 2nd round pick, this tool bag isn't giving it back because everything I've read said it will cost the Saints later round picks. When was the last time the Saints did well in the 2nd round? HELLO ... Saints have shown they can find gems later in the draft so maybe it's time to back off some just keep things the way they are

FinSaint

Considering that they've only had 2 2nd round draft pick during the recent 5 drafts - 2010: Charles Brown and 2008: Tracy Porter - it's pretty difficult to evaluate their 2nd round draft success.

But just to give you the other recent 2nd rounders:

2006: Roman Harper
2005: Josh Bullocks
2004: Devery Henderson & Courtney Watson
2003: Jonathan Stinchcomb

So, I'd say that they've had some pretty good picks in the 2nd round, and I'd take that 2nd rounder back in a heart beat even if it meant that the franchise had to do some groveling in order to make it happen.

A pick is a pick is a pick, and the higher they are, the more valuable they are.

"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

alleycat_126

Excuse me for saying this because I know all types of Saints fans read this site and some of them are youth but this pisses me off. I will find a nice way to tell you where he can stick that f*&^in second round pick. I wouldn't kiss his ass or the NFL ass for no picks. Suckass rodgers can kick rocks!!!!