New Orleans coach Sean Payton’s contract is set to expire after this year, making him a free agent. There’s a bit of confusion however since he’s been suspended for this year so there’s a chance his contract will toil over to cover the missed year. Payton’s contract status is up in the air. And only NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell can decide on it. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
NFL: Bounty Hearing Rescheduled Due to Approaching Hurricane
The bounty case drags on but this time it’s due to the weather. With a hurricane targeting the East Coast and the suspended players targeting former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue for recusal, a hearing that had been set for October 30 on the appeals of the suspensions has been postponed. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
NFL: Roman Harper Says the Saints Would Be 5-0 Without the Bounty Scandal
While the court proceedings continue for the those allegedly involved in the bounty scandal, the remaining New Orleans Saints are struggling with a 1-4 record. With the head coach Sean Payton gone for a year as well as player suspensions, the team is currently last in their division. According to Roman Harper they would be 5-0 if this never happened. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
NFL: Saints QB Drew Brees Says the NFL is “Out of Control”
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been very vocal and critical of the suspensions involving his team surrounding bounty allegations. The players have appealed their suspensions with Jonathan Vilma leading the way. Many have felt the process is unfair with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell being in essence the judge and the jury. Brees now says the NFL is “out of control”. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
NFL: Clay Matthews Says He Has No Sympathy For the New Orleans Saints
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews knows his team is desperate for a win with a 1-2 record, and more losses than they had all last season. Things also haven’t gone as planned for the 0-3 New Orleans Saints, who will visit Lambeau Field this weekend. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
NFL: Replacement Ref Pulled From Saints-Panthers Game After Facebook Shows He’s a Saints Fan
The NFL has pulled replacement official Brian Stropolo from his duties as side judge in the New Orleans Saints-Carolina Panthers game Sunday, according to NFL executive vice president of football operations Ray Anderson. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
