Saints

[WMH]

Saw an interesting point somewhere today.

The NFL warned the Saints brass. Did they warn the players as well? Did Petting relay the warnings from the league? Etc. I'm sure you see the point. I have a feeling, this one is going to court.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by WMH

Saw an interesting point somewhere today.

The NFL warned the Saints brass. Did they warn the players as well? Did Petting relay the warnings from the league? Etc. I'm sure you see the point. I have a feeling, this one is going to court.

Warning or not, jonathon vilma twice stood up in a room full of people and said I will pay you $10,000 to hurt this man. If it goes to court it should be for felony charges.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by barrett

Warning or not, jonathon vilma twice stood up in a room full of people and said I will pay you $10,000 to hurt this man. If it goes to court it should be for felony charges.

Don't disagree at all, but Goddell's "basis" of punishment to the Saints brass was that they had been warned. I just thought it was an interesting point as to whether or not the players associated had recieved similiar warnings. If they had not, I would assume this will be the basis of thier case to reduce suspensions. Don't see them eliminitating, but could see a reduction, especially with Vilma.

Its awfully convienent that Vilma restructured his deal to help his team out with the cap this year. Saw somewhere that he reduced his base to about $1MM, and $4MMish was converted to bonus.

[Nconroe]

seems players ought to get off their denial phase and into cooperation phase to me, if they want to have a chance at penalties reduced.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...argrove-video/

Can't believe Drew Brees deal not worked out yet.

[Nconroe]

4 players reinstated for now

http://www.chron.com/sports/article/...rs-3848163.php