Saints Player Suspensions Coming Down

Ruhskins · 05-02-2012, 03:26 PM

Unless this guy knew about Vilma's involvement before the investigation, I think many people could've seen this happen. The fact that Vilma's name was mentioned in the initial reports and how much of a big deal this became, I am sure it made a lot of people realize that he was going to be suspended for a long time (including the whole season).

NYCskinfan82 · 05-02-2012, 03:35 PM

Tough for the Saints, they must feel like a wolf back into a corner, will be hard to beat.

SmootSmack · 05-02-2012, 03:48 PM

Football is such a violent sport. Look at Eric LeGrand who can't walk anymore after a routine play, or Junior Seau who committed suicide that may (emphasis on may) have been caused by depression created by multiple hits to the head. The players know that it's dangerous and have been insistent that the league take better care to protect their safety during and after their careers...so I have no sympathy for players who go out of their way to encourage making the game more dangerous than it is or needs to be

JoeRedskin · 05-02-2012, 04:00 PM

^^ This.

mooby · 05-02-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

^^ This.

I'll second that.

JoeRedskin · 05-02-2012, 05:07 PM

For those wanting an example of the bounty system at work:

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[O]ne Saints player was caught yelling during the NFC Championship Game in January 2010, after Favre was helped off the field due to a brutal high-low hit, "Pay me my money!'' The league's sanctions today lend credence Hargrove being that money-seeking player.

If Hargrove, as the league said in its release today, was suspended eight games after being a whistleblower and doing the league the service of signing a document confirming the existing of the bounty program, the NFL must have something major on him.

Favre was hit so hard and so repeatedly in the game that the league shortly thereafter fined two Saints $25,000 for three separate illegal hits, the last leaving Favre with a badly sprained ankle. That led to NFL Films capturing Hargrove excitedly telling mates on the sidelines, while slapping their hands, "Favre is out of the game! Favre is done! Favre is done!''

New Orleans Saints player suspensions add to historic disciplinary ruling - Peter King - SI.com

If you believe that's how a game should be played or how professionals should conduct business, I respectfully disagree and find your position - again respectfully - repugnant.

Giantone · 05-02-2012, 06:10 PM

...and lets not forget,....they were WARNED and still did nothiing...over and over!

Giantone · 05-02-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

Just to put this in perspective.

Leonard Little got a DUI and killed someone with his car. Shortly after that he got ANOTHER DUI.

He missed 8 games.

ok.. pretty sure his 8 games were from the NFL ,what happen to him in court?If you really can't tell the difference,....you're beyond help.

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-02-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

ok.. pretty sure his 8 games were from the NFL ,what happen to him in court?If you really can't tell the difference,....you're beyond help.

Seriously?!?!?!

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused: :confused::confused::confused::confused:

iRepDMV · 05-02-2012, 09:11 PM

No Roman Harper suspension...?

REDSKINS4ever · 05-02-2012, 09:23 PM

A friend of mine sent me a text message saying that Jonathan Vilma has been suspended for 32 regular season games including the preseason and the playoffs if the Saints qualified for the playoffs during his suspension span. That is the sternest, and hardest suspension probably in the history of pro football on a player. A lot of people don't like Roger Goddell but you can't blame him for wanting to protect professional football players and wanting to uphold the integrity of the sport.

redskins5044 · 05-02-2012, 09:28 PM

How did he get a 32 game suspension? 5 preseason for saints I believe, 16 regular season, and 4 playoff games if they make the Super Bowl. That's 25 games at the most.

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REDSKINS4ever · 05-03-2012, 12:47 AM

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How did he get a 32 game suspension? 5 preseason for saints I believe, 16 regular season, and 4 playoff games if they make the Super Bowl. That's 25 games at the most.

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When it first came to my attention, it was said that Vilma was suspended for all of 2012 and 2013. That could be misinformation but that's what I first heard.

CrustyRedskin · 05-03-2012, 08:56 AM

Why doesnt the NFL have an independent arbitrator like MLB?? Godell hands out a penalty and the said perp appeals and it goes right back to Godell!!! WTF?? Did the Players Union agree to that?? Jimminy Crickets!

redskins5044 · 05-03-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

Why doesnt the NFL have an independent arbitrator like MLB?? Godell hands out a penalty and the said perp appeals and it goes right back to Godell!!! WTF?? Did the Players Union agree to that?? Jimminy Crickets!

Yes the players agreed to this in the new CBA

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05-02-2012, 03:26 PM	#31
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,341	Re: Saints Player Suspensions Coming Down Unless this guy knew about Vilma's involvement before the investigation, I think many people could've seen this happen. The fact that Vilma's name was mentioned in the initial reports and how much of a big deal this became, I am sure it made a lot of people realize that he was going to be suspended for a long time (including the whole season). __________________ R.I.P. #21

05-02-2012, 03:35 PM	#32
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	Re: Saints Player Suspensions Coming Down Tough for the Saints, they must feel like a wolf back into a corner, will be hard to beat.

05-02-2012, 03:48 PM	#33
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Saints Player Suspensions Coming Down Football is such a violent sport. Look at Eric LeGrand who can't walk anymore after a routine play, or Junior Seau who committed suicide that may (emphasis on may) have been caused by depression created by multiple hits to the head. The players know that it's dangerous and have been insistent that the league take better care to protect their safety during and after their careers...so I have no sympathy for players who go out of their way to encourage making the game more dangerous than it is or needs to be __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You Last edited by SmootSmack; 05-02-2012 at 04:02 PM.

05-02-2012, 04:00 PM	#34
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Saints Player Suspensions Coming Down ^^ This. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

05-02-2012, 06:10 PM	#37
Giantone Gamebreaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13,987	Re: Saints Player Suspensions Coming Down ...and lets not forget,....they were WARNED and still did nothiing...over and over! __________________ ....DISCLAIMER: All of my posts/threads are my expressed typed opinion and the reader is not to assume these comments are absolute fact, law, or truth unless otherwise stated in said post/thread.

05-02-2012, 09:11 PM	#40
iRepDMV Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: 9 Minutes from FedEx Field Age: 37 Posts: 147	Re: Saints Player Suspensions Coming Down No Roman Harper suspension...? __________________ RIP SEAN TAYLOR. It's very rare that your favorite player passes away! Hope to witness the Washington Redskins win a Super Bowl before my eyes . . . HTTR!

05-02-2012, 09:23 PM	#41
REDSKINS4ever Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 4,101	Re: Saints Player Suspensions Coming Down A friend of mine sent me a text message saying that Jonathan Vilma has been suspended for 32 regular season games including the preseason and the playoffs if the Saints qualified for the playoffs during his suspension span. That is the sternest, and hardest suspension probably in the history of pro football on a player. A lot of people don't like Roger Goddell but you can't blame him for wanting to protect professional football players and wanting to uphold the integrity of the sport.

05-02-2012, 09:28 PM	#42
redskins5044 Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Schertz, Tx Age: 45 Posts: 3,224	How did he get a 32 game suspension? 5 preseason for saints I believe, 16 regular season, and 4 playoff games if they make the Super Bowl. That's 25 games at the most. --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?tmovtb __________________ Spider 2 Y Banana Jr. is the new Head Coach.

05-03-2012, 08:56 AM	#44
CrustyRedskin Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RatherbeinDC, TX Posts: 3,059	Re: Saints Player Suspensions Coming Down Why doesnt the NFL have an independent arbitrator like MLB?? Godell hands out a penalty and the said perp appeals and it goes right back to Godell!!! WTF?? Did the Players Union agree to that?? Jimminy Crickets! __________________ Lafayette, we're here. HTTR. You wern't a bunch of losers on 10-27-14.

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