New Orleans Saints

Goodell: Proof of bounties to be released publicly

May 22, 2012

Just as Scott Fujita was professing his innocence Tuesday, commissioner Roger Goodell indicated he’s ready to prove bounties did indeed take place in New Orleans. Addressing the media following the Spring League Meeting, Goodell said the NFL plans to release proof of bounties to the public, NFL.com reports. “Yes, I do,” Goodell said when he [...]

Scott Fujita says bounty allegations not true

May 22, 2012

While former teammate and alleged BountyGate co-conspirator Jonathan Vilma is busy fighting both his suspension and the commish, Scott Fujita maintains he’s got a bum rap. On Tuesday, Fujita told the Associated Press that he’s innocent of any bounty allegations, despite knowing first-hand what actually took place within the Saints’ supposed pay-for-performance system under former [...]

Mickey Loomis to join Hornets front office

May 20, 2012

Seeing as how Mickey Loomis won’t be too involved with the Saints this season, owner Tom Benson found another place where the disgraced general manager could punch the clock. According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Loomis will join the New Orleans Hornets front office, likely overseeing basketball operations for the NBA franchise, which Benson agreed [...]

Jonathan Vilma confident he will win bounty appeal

May 16, 2012

For Jonathan Vilma and three other players, Wednesday marks a critical point in their respective offseasons. Today is the day each player, suspended for their role in the Saints’ bounty program, will have their appeals heard in front of an arbitrator. Despite an uphill battle that appears increasingly unwinnable, Vilma, at least, is ready to [...]

Andy Reid supports Goodell’s bounty punishments

May 14, 2012

There have been very few NFL head coaches who’ve openly given their two cents on the Saints’ bounty scandal and subsequent punishment from commissioner Roger Goodell. Andy Reid has chosen to break the trend. In a recent interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Eagles’ longtime coach threw his support behind Goodell and his strict handling [...]

‘No conversations’ between Drew Brees, Saints

May 11, 2012

While discussion surrounding BountyGate and the like is in overdrive, negotiations between the New Orleans Saints and its record-setting quarterback remain stuck in neutral. Citing a source, NFL Network’s Steve Wyche reported Thursday that the Saints and Drew Brees have held “no conversations” regarding a new contract, and the urgency to get a deal done [...]

NFL suspends Jonathan Vilma for 2012 season

May 2, 2012

In what has been anticipated for weeks, the NFL levied punishment upon the players who took part in the Saints’ bounty program. And, as expected, commissioner Roger Goodell brought the hammer down … hard. Per multiple reports, the league has suspended linebacker Jonathan Vilma for the entire 2012 season. His defensive cohorts at the time [...]

Bernard Pollard rips Goodell: ‘This is not flag football’

April 4, 2012

It’s not surprising, but Roger Goodell is taking more flak than usual this week, particularly in regard to his handling of BountyGate, the Saints’ whirlwind scandal. It started with protestors marching outside the Superdome Sunday, questioning Goodell for the punishment he levied upon the organization. Now, it’s ramped up a bit as one of the [...]