New Orleans Saints/Washington Redskins: Bounty Hunters

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I do, it's illegal, and I'm sure the IRS has an eye on this too since I don't think these guys were claiming the additional income.

The whole evading taxes bit here is a petty reason to be honest. Let's think about how many office pools across America that are never reported as income. However, the bigger issue in all of this is circumventing the salary cap. Looked what happened to the Minnesota Timberwolves when they tried to pay Joe Smith under the table. They got slammed big time.


I really don't think bonuses for head hunting really mean anything these days because the fines usually occurred by dirty play will always be greater than that of the pool they might be winning. However, no coach should teach or suggest dirty play of any sort. You can knock opponents out of the game without having to succumb to dirty tactics.

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

The whole invading taxes bit here is a petty reason to be honest. Let's think about how many office pools across America that are never reported as income. However, the bigger issue in all of this is circumventing the salary cap. Looked what happened to the Minnesota Timberwolves when they tried to pay Joe Smith under the table. They got slammed big time.


I really don't think bonuses for head hunting really mean anything these days because the fines usually occurred by dirty play will always be greater than that of the pool they might be winning. However, no coach should teach or suggest dirty play of any sort. You can knock opponents out of the game without having to succumb to dirty tactics.

evade. Evading taxes. Invading would be by Seal Team 6.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

evade. Evading taxes. Invading would be by Seal Team 6.

Good point. When it comes to taxes, they usually do send in Seal Team 6. :P

[MTK]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

The whole invading taxes bit here is a petty reason to be honest. Let's think about how many office pools across America that are never reported as income. However, the bigger issue in all of this is circumventing the salary cap. Looked what happened to the Minnesota Timberwolves when they tried to pay Joe Smith under the table. They got slammed big time.


I really don't think bonuses for head hunting really mean anything these days because the fines usually occurred by dirty play will always be greater than that of the pool they might be winning. However, no coach should teach or suggest dirty play of any sort. You can knock opponents out of the game without having to succumb to dirty tactics.

Petty? We're not talking about a couple of bucks in a measly office pool, we're talking thousands of dollars flying around. Vilma reportedly tossed $10k on a table for someone to take out Favre in the '09 playoff game. Don't you think the IRS wants a piece of that?

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Petty? We're not talking about a couple of bucks in a measly office pool, we're talking thousands of dollars flying around. Vilma reportedly tossed $10k on a table for someone to take out Favre in the '09 playoff game. Don't you think the IRS wants a piece of that?

I agree with you but what about this example? Michael Jordan admittedly putting 100k on one hole of golf?

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Petty? We're not talking about a couple of bucks in a measly office pool, we're talking thousands of dollars flying around. Vilma reportedly tossed $10k on a table for someone to take out Favre in the '09 playoff game. Don't you think the IRS wants a piece of that?

Add up all the money from all those pools and that 10k is like comparing a penny to Bill Gates fortune.

I'm not disagreeing the IRS doesn't want a slice, because they want to rob you blind whenever they can. I just said this point was petty to argue the case (even if it is true).

[MTK]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Add up all the money from all those pools and that 10k is like comparing a penny to Bill Gates fortune.

I'm not disagreeing the IRS doesn't want a slice, because they want to rob you blind whenever they can. I just said this point was petty to argue the case (even if it is true).

My point on the IRS was really just a side point to the bigger issue, but regardless, anytime the IRS looks in your direction, I wouldn't call the issue petty.

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[CrazyCanuck]

As long as no one finds out about the Warpath bounties.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

As long as no one finds out about the Warpath bounties.

Shut your mouth!

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Shut your mouth!

So who is having a meeting in the principal's office today with you SS?