Bountygate Punishment for the Saints

Opinions are one thing, overreacting is another. I think capgate and bountygate are two separate issues all together. Also, our (and the bills) situation with Gregg Williams and the Saints are two different animals. They aren't even comparable. One, we(or Bills) were never notified or investigated by the league and told to stop such bounty numerous times. Secondly, we never lied to any investigators repeatedly. Lying is what caused this harsh punishment, not the actual bounty program.

So to continue with the "THERE GOING TO TAKE OUR #1 PICK AWAY" is a bit silly to be honest with you.

And so is the thought the league is looking to retaliate against the Skins for challenging the cap penalty.

And so is the thought the league is looking to retaliate against the Skins for challenging the cap penalty.

It probably is, but you can't blame Redskins Nation for being a little shell shocked after this cap thing. Plus, 'skins fans as of late take great pride in our overreactions! :cool-smil

And so is the thought the league is looking to retaliate against the Skins for challenging the cap penalty.

Not sure I agree here. I think the cap penalty issue sorta indicates that the owners and the league office think they can do whatever they want. I'm not saying it is reasonable or even likely but it isn't crazy nuts far fetched. My intuition says the league in general has some type of rationale (in its own "head") for the cap thing and isn't really acting out of malevolence. That leads me to believe they won't just suddenly turn on the evil genius stuff as retaliation but I am not so sure there aren't at least some owners who'd feel inclined to do so. Obviously they are a superior bunch who like getting their way almost in a "by any means possible" type of approach.

So this just got a bit interesting...

Smoot...Fred Smoot that is, calling out Phillip Daniels about what he said in regards to the bounties

Fred Smoot on Roger Goodell and Phillip Daniels - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/fred-smoot-on-roger-goodell-and-phillip-daniels/2012/03/27/gIQA2lqleS_blog.html)

And here's PD's response...

TwitLonger — When you talk too much for Twitter (http://www.twitlonger.com/show/glrjnt)

Not sure I agree here. I think the cap penalty issue sorta indicates that the owners and the league office think they can do whatever they want. I'm not saying it is reasonable or even likely but it isn't crazy nuts far fetched. My intuition says the league in general has some type of rationale (in its own "head") for the cap thing and isn't really acting out of malevolence. That leads me to believe they won't just suddenly turn on the evil genius stuff as retaliation but I am not so sure there aren't at least some owners who'd feel inclined to do so. Obviously they are a superior bunch who like getting their way almost in a "by any means possible" type of approach.

So what are they going to do to get back at the Cowboys? Not give them the season opener in prime time?

Doh.

8:30PMest:3/27/12:**BREAKING NFL NEWS**Source: #IBN sources are stating that Johnathan Vilma will be suspended at least 8Games (Still could be extended to a Full Year)! Commish is "Leaning" towards suspending Vilma for the *Full Year* - Meetings still being held. Once ruling is made official (Vilma can appeal) & #IBN sources are stating players association will push for an appeal.. Commish once again wielding his power #IBN


A 8 game minimum suspension from the looks of it.

A 8 game minimum suspension from the looks of it.

He should get a full season IMO.

NFLPA warns that players may face criminal charges in bounty scandal | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nflpa-warns-players-may-face-criminal-charges-bounty-155246283.html)

What a waste of time that could be better served in divorce court.

I miss Fred Smoot. I like his idea of Congress of retired NFL players, and establishing a government of the players by the players, and for the players!!!

Smoot's idea is typical Smoot: mindless. It's like saying the employees of a business should have the power to overrule the owner. Laughable. Sometimes these guys forget who they work for and who pays their million dollar salaries.

Here we go once again comparing the NFL to a regular business :doh: