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akv · 03-21-2012, 23:28

The Saints likely weren't the only team doing this, and were made an example off. I don't have a problem with their penalty, I also don't see much pussification in the NFL, these are bigger faster men than anytime in the sport who knock the crap out of each other. There are 260 pound LBs running sub 4.5, these days, that would have been a defensive lineman size with RB/WR speed in the past.

These bounties warrant stiff punishment for two reasons one, it's a QB driven league, targeting elite QB's like Manning, Rodgers, Brady, makes the NFL very nervous, (who wants to watch a Curtis Painter vs Brian Hoying matchup?)

Second note the reaction in support of the commisioner here by current and former players, especially the latter. Retired players can voice their opinions without being subject to league discipline. There seems to be an unwritten code among NFL players, hard hits make the game, but don't deliberately go for knees or heads, the former can end a career or livelihood and the latter can lead to very bad things.

A team bounty which offsets fines for illegal play isn't where the NFL wants to be, they have a great product and don't want to jeopardize it.

03-21-2012, 23:28	#19
akv Area Commander Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA-Germany Posts: 1,574	My $.02 The Saints likely weren't the only team doing this, and were made an example off. I don't have a problem with their penalty, I also don't see much pussification in the NFL, these are bigger faster men than anytime in the sport who knock the crap out of each other. There are 260 pound LBs running sub 4.5, these days, that would have been a defensive lineman size with RB/WR speed in the past. These bounties warrant stiff punishment for two reasons one, it's a QB driven league, targeting elite QB's like Manning, Rodgers, Brady, makes the NFL very nervous, (who wants to watch a Curtis Painter vs Brian Hoying matchup?) Second note the reaction in support of the commisioner here by current and former players, especially the latter. Retired players can voice their opinions without being subject to league discipline. There seems to be an unwritten code among NFL players, hard hits make the game, but don't deliberately go for knees or heads, the former can end a career or livelihood and the latter can lead to very bad things. A team bounty which offsets fines for illegal play isn't where the NFL wants to be, they have a great product and don't want to jeopardize it. __________________ "Men Wanted: for Hazardous Journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.” -Sir Ernest Shackleton “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” –Greek proverb Last edited by akv; 03-21-2012 at 23:31.
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