Crazy is the best word to describe what went on behind the scenes for years in New Orleans. I understand no punishment that's been handed put is final yet because of appeals and other things. Nevertheless I wanted to put my verdict out there before to see how it measures up to what's finalized here soon.
Head Coach Sean Payton was first handed a season long suspension without pay and with no option of coming back before seasons end. In my opinion he got off easy. Along with Gregg Williams he is solely responsible foe what happened during the time of this bounty system. Him asking for an appeal is quits ridiculous. Not only will the punishment be upheld he'll be lucky to not have Goodell set a example out of him and male it through the playoffs as well. I honestly think the Commissioner would consider letting Payton back if the team made the playoffs. Well before the appeal I did. A whole year suspension is what I think is suitable for Payton. The fact that this went on in his locker room, on his watch, and was never stopped in unacceptable.
Gregg Williams before the tape may have only gotten a year ban with certain stipulations linked into any contract he got with any team. After the tape has been released well, he might seriously be done as a coach in the NFL forever. The bounty system in general is a horrible program. The fact he literally targeted a team's best player in that teams biggest game of a season is crazy. During the tape when he's talking about going after Crabtree's ACL saying "let's see of he wants to play." So now wanting to get a playoff win at home should cost you an ACL at a price set by someone noe even on the field.
Gregg Williams should be banned from football for life. In no way shape or form would I change my mind on that. On the principle that Williams himself was the coordinator who coached them to a Super Bowl I'd take that away as well. Sounds harsh but understand this. When they won this investigation was going on. They let the investigation keep going to gather evidence. No coincidence that while they were "gathering" evidence the city of New Orleans got a title and a much needed boost in income from the teams success. I say now that the city has gotten all it could get from that title it's only fair they'd have to give it back. What people really need to understand is that while it is widely believed the title belongs to the team, players, and fans. It's the teams solely. The owners and GM really. They are both at fault for not doing anything about this when it's obvious it was going on. If the league knew about it I find it extremely hard to believe the people in upper management had never heard anything of it.
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