Joe Vitt: I’ll forgive, but I’ll never forget what the NFL imposed on us

CharityMike · 01-22-2013, 01:06 PM

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 22, 2013, 12:54 PM EST

APThe NFL reinstated Sean Payton as head coach of the Saints today, which means Joe Vitt can officially move aside from his role as interim head coach and give the job back to Payton.

But Vitt can’t completely move on: In comments to the New Orleans Times-Picayune shortly after Payton was reinstated, Vitt said he’ll never forget, and he strongly suggested that he believes the NFL wronged him, Payton and the Saints.

“Listen man, it’s going to be kind of emotional,” Vitt said at the Senior Bowl. “He is my friend. . . . Will I forgive? Yeah, I guess I will forgive. But I will never forget what we’ve gone through and what this team has gone through with the sanctions and the penalties they’ve imposed upon us.”

Vitt’s comments indicate that he believes the penalties the NFL imposed on the Saints were unfair. But if Payton does, as he said in his statement today, “take full responsibility” for the Saints’ bounty program, then what was unfair about suspending him for the season? Vitt doesn’t say.

It’s obvious that the players and coaches on the Saints will never be on the same page as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the handling of the bounty program. And even as they say they’re moving on, they’re never going to forget that they think they were wronged.

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kcsaints · 01-22-2013, 01:20 PM

Good for Vitt - I won't forget either! And my forgiveness remain non-existent at this point.....

Beastmode · 01-22-2013, 01:43 PM

I would forgive if someone would admit to making some serious errors instead of acting like they are immune to making mistakes period. That's what bothers me more than anything else.

|Mitch| · 01-22-2013, 01:59 PM

Those comments from Vitt pretty much insures we won't get our 2nd round pick back...

We all know Roger doesn't handle criticism well

Mardigras9 · 01-22-2013, 02:30 PM

It was never assured we would get to the Superbowl in our own house. The problem is Goddell took any chance of that actually happening away. And for that we will NEVER forget.

Rugby Saint II · 01-22-2013, 03:13 PM

I ain't forgiving ****!!!

QBREES9 · 01-23-2013, 09:53 AM

Forgive, Forget and I won't forget either. SCREW YOU ROGER GOODELL.

Ashley · 01-23-2013, 10:15 AM

I'm with the gang on this one. Screw that, I will do neither forget or forgive.

01-22-2013, 01:06 PM	#1
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Joe Vitt: I’ll forgive, but I’ll never forget what the NFL imposed on us Posted by Michael David Smith on January 22, 2013, 12:54 PM EST APThe NFL reinstated Sean Payton as head coach of the Saints today, which means Joe Vitt can officially move aside from his role as interim head coach and give the job back to Payton. But Vitt can’t completely move on: In comments to the New Orleans Times-Picayune shortly after Payton was reinstated, Vitt said he’ll never forget, and he strongly suggested that he believes the NFL wronged him, Payton and the Saints. “Listen man, it’s going to be kind of emotional,” Vitt said at the Senior Bowl. “He is my friend. . . . Will I forgive? Yeah, I guess I will forgive. But I will never forget what we’ve gone through and what this team has gone through with the sanctions and the penalties they’ve imposed upon us.” Vitt’s comments indicate that he believes the penalties the NFL imposed on the Saints were unfair. But if Payton does, as he said in his statement today, “take full responsibility” for the Saints’ bounty program, then what was unfair about suspending him for the season? Vitt doesn’t say. It’s obvious that the players and coaches on the Saints will never be on the same page as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the handling of the bounty program. And even as they say they’re moving on, they’re never going to forget that they think they were wronged. Rumor Mill \| ProFootballTalk kcsaints and lee909 like this.

01-22-2013, 01:20 PM	#2
kcsaints Site Donor 2014 Kansas Who Dat Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 380	Re: Joe Vitt: I’ll forgive, but I’ll never forget what the NFL imposed on us Good for Vitt - I won't forget either! And my forgiveness remain non-existent at this point..... spkb25 and TXGSP like this.

01-22-2013, 01:43 PM	#3
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Joe Vitt: I’ll forgive, but I’ll never forget what the NFL imposed on us I would forgive if someone would admit to making some serious errors instead of acting like they are immune to making mistakes period. That's what bothers me more than anything else. spkb25 and Rugby Saint II like this.
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01-22-2013, 01:59 PM	#4
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Joe Vitt: I’ll forgive, but I’ll never forget what the NFL imposed on us Those comments from Vitt pretty much insures we won't get our 2nd round pick back... We all know Roger doesn't handle criticism well spkb25 likes this.

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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Joe Vitt: I’ll forgive, but I’ll never forget what the NFL imposed on us It was never assured we would get to the Superbowl in our own house. The problem is Goddell took any chance of that actually happening away. And for that we will NEVER forget. spkb25 likes this.

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01-22-2013, 03:13 PM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Joe Vitt: I’ll forgive, but I’ll never forget what the NFL imposed on us I ain't forgiving ****!!! spkb25 and Ashley like this.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Joe Vitt: I’ll forgive, but I’ll never forget what the NFL imposed on us Forgive, Forget and I won't forget either. SCREW YOU ROGER GOODELL. Ashley likes this.

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Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Re: Joe Vitt: I’ll forgive, but I’ll never forget what the NFL imposed on us I'm with the gang on this one. Screw that, I will do neither forget or forgive.

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