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Old 03-21-2012, 01:35 PM   #81
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Default Re: Saints accused of "Bounty Program". Thoughts?

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Originally Posted by bobarian View Post
I think the main issue is being missed here. Today's punishment was levied for specific violations of NFL rules. Including disregarding a specific memo that had to be signed and returned to the league office regarding ANY performance bonuses. These are a clear violation of the salary cap. Whether anyone was injured or fined doesnt matter, the program existed and thats why punishments were given.

Individual player suspensions will be forthcoming, in addition to possible IRS investigations of tax evasion.
It was discussed (albeit briefly) early in the thread, but the moral outrage of football players getting hit drowned that discussion out.
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