NFL vacates all player discipline tied to bounty scandal!!!

[Roger Goodell]

Vilma said he's still suing Goodell for defamation of character.

I have a hard time believing he'll get anywhere with that besides increased legal expenses and playing under a microscope for the rest of his career.

I respect Mr. Tagliabue's ruling in this case and consider the matter closed. I would like to note that the former commissioner did find evidence of improper behavior by the players named, so I don't believe it's appropriate to absolve them from all blame or to view them as victims in this situation.

In the long run, this will be beneficial for the league and the safety of its players. The main goal in all of this was to send a strong enough message to dissuade teams/players from even contemplating a bounty system in the future. From that perspective, I believe the league office has accomplished its goal.

I consider this matter closed and look forward (as do all the fans out there) to enjoying the rest of this incredible season of football. Good luck to your teams.

 

[Goatpoacher]

HOw is he going to sue for defamation of character for a quasi-legal proceeding and investigation?

 

[TheNig]

Damn, Tag shytted on his own boy like that.

Well good to see justice was served, I for one thought they were guilty, but I guess I was wrong.

I wonder if the coaches are going to challenge/file suits against the NFL now too, even though Williams admitted his wrongdoing.

Williams was backed into a corner. I wouldn't be surprised if Goodell put a deal on the table to lighten his punishment if he tells on himself and a few of the players. They just didn't expect for Vilma to push the envelope. In the end Goodell and Williams come out of this looking like they were conspiring to get Williams back into coaching faster.

 

[Jax]

Yall nikkas don't get T-Dog just made a power move to get the throne. John Gotti style

 

[LastEmperor2k2]

Yall nikkas don't get T-Dog just made a power move to get the throne. John Gotti style

Dude could have had it, he chose to resign. I think this does reflect real poorly on Goodlell, and in reality Goodell's tenure looks worse and worse as time goes on.

 

[BayArea Breez]

one of the rare times a good attorney winds up being worth the retainer you had to pay

 

[havoc00]

Goodell is such a fakkit Paul T was so much fukking better

 

[mastermind]

Louis Armstrong - When The Saints Go Marching In - YouTube

not in 2012

 

[Mr swag]

Goodall better settle In the court for defamation. Dude based his entire case on he said she said with no real proof

 

[Guess Who]

Vilma said he's still suing Goodell for defamation of character.

that's my nikka

 

[Gravity]

Can't wait to hear what Steven A"yessah boss" smith is gonna say.

I used think that he was ok when he first came on the scene. Now I can't stand to listen to anything he says. Straight sucker.

 

[Q2EEzY]

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[Easy-E]

I was posting that, from my iPod Touch, and it was killing me that I couldn't get it right

 

[R.E.N. Spells Ren]

Vilma said he's still suing Goodell for defamation of character.

Vilma's going for his job....the owners already seem tired of this nonsense... I wouldn't be surprised if the owners told Tags to vacate them just to get this story to go away.

Goodell may have to fall on his sword

 

[iNad925]

Time to rock my Jets Vilma jersey tomorrow.


EDIT: no I won't, but I am looking at it like "yeah this shyt is gonna be worth some money one day"




in reality tho, it won't be


that curtis martin jersey on the other hand