MattFancy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 From Rotoworld: In a stunning development, players suspended for their roles in the Saints' 2009-2011 Bounty Scandal have had their bans overturned on appeal. Perhaps the most notable suspension lifted is RE Will Smith's. The Saints' best pass rusher will be able to start Sunday against the Redskins. Browns SLB Scott Fujita and Saints MLB Jonathan Vilma, among others, are now eligible to play football. Vilma has been away from the Saints rehabbing from knee surgeries, so it's unclear how much time he'll need to get back into the swing of things. Smith's return will make life quite a bit more difficult on Redskins rookie Robert Griffin III. Coaches Sean Payton and Joe Vitt, and GM Mickey Loomis' suspensions will remain intact. So it sounds the only that will play is Smith. Vilma is still recovering from injury so who knows how close he is to playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truant Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 "Wait... they are going to play the Redskins? **** those guys, let them play." Will Smith is a beast. That sucks. Maybe people can shut up about a betrayed and angry New Orleans crowd. We're the ones getting hosed with the salary cap reduction and now our offensive gameplay doesn't incorporate their best pass rusher in Will Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolio47 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I'm sorry, but this is absolutely ridiculous. Like someone posted above, the Redskins pay players a lot of money during an uncapped year and lose 36 million in cap space. The Saints players were paid money to intentionally injure and knock others out of the game, and they get away scott free? I have never been more embarrassed to be a fan of the NFL, than I am right now. This whole thing was terribly handled by the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Slamming Butcher Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 This is a good thing IMO. We're playing the Saints...I'd rather play them at full strength to get a really good gauge of where we are as a team. Remember that their defense wasn't very good statistically WITH the suspended players last year...this isn't the death knell that some are making it out to be. The real bonus here is the damage done to an out of control commissioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 It's odd how last-minute these decisions are made. They notified the Cowboys and Redskins about 24 hours before FA opened that they'd be penalized part of their cap. They overturn these suspensions to players less than 48 hours before these players might suit up for a game. Bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendaryNumber5 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 This is a good thing IMO.We're playing the Saints...I'd rather play them at full strength to get a really good gauge of where we are as a team. Remember that their defense wasn't very good statistically WITH the suspended players last year...this isn't the death knell that some are making it out to be. The real bonus here is the damage done to an out of control commissioner. We all saw how that worked out for Emperor Palpatine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Good. Less excuses when we take them to the woodshed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 This is a good thing IMO.We're playing the Saints...I'd rather play them at full strength to get a really good gauge of where we are as a team. Remember that their defense wasn't very good statistically WITH the suspended players last year...this isn't the death knell that some are making it out to be. The real bonus here is the damage done to an out of control commissioner. Exactly. I see a bunch of whining over one player, as if it would make a huge difference. If it did make a huge difference, then we have significant problems. I'm curious how many people in this thread would go the other way if the redskins players continued to speak out about how this went on in our locker room (as they were until someone told them to stop), or if the NFL decided to punish us (which they could have, but elected not to to sweep the entire situation under the rug) Absolutely ridiculous. it's one player, who cares. The damage done to the commissioner is much, much more important than the whining going on right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RansomthePasserby Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 It's odd how last-minute these decisions are made. That's exactly what I was thinking. It seems unprofessional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSkins Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Vilma quoted Family Guy in his first public response...his genius continues to shine through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_HOG Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Only those players. No coaches will be un-suspended, from what I'm reading. ****...this is ridiculous. Just goes to show you that you can break the rules and get off scot-free! They should be though now the arbitrator has decided there was no illegal bounty system in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 So, if we beat them they won't be able to use the excuse of the bounty suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Paint Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Well, for all those who thought we had no chance because the Saints will be "angry" and have a "chip on their shoulder", perhaps this will pacify those ramped up Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphs56 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Who cares if Smith plays. Honestly, I'm focused on us and what we need to do. Stop complaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetThePointsSoar Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 It's odd how last-minute these decisions are made. They notified the Cowboys and Redskins about 24 hours before FA opened that they'd be penalized part of their cap. They overturn these suspensions to players less than 48 hours before these players might suit up for a game. Bizarre. My thoughts exactly. Seems to reflect a lack of leadership & control, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliz Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Wow! Wonder what does this mean for Payton and Williams suspensions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINS'n'Spurs Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Goodell does not have jurisdiction in our case either... Mara is scum and if this got overturned hopefully our cap decision will be reversed as well HAIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 It's odd how last-minute these decisions are made. They notified the Cowboys and Redskins about 24 hours before FA opened that they'd be penalized part of their cap. They overturn these suspensions to players less than 48 hours before these players might suit up for a game. Bizarre. But remember this one wasn't made by the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Wow: 1) On the "EVE" of free agency, the NFL informs the Washington Redskins that they will be penalized 36 million in cap space and 18 million of it will count this year. 2) On the "EVE" of final roster cutdowns, the NFL informs the Washington Redskins that the have finally made a decision on Tanard Jackson and he will be suspended for 1 year. 3) On the "EVE" (well, 2 days before) of the first game of the season, a court informs the NFL that 2 Saints who were suspended are eligible to play against the Washington Redskins. Nope, no conspiracy. The NFL loves us. Make it what you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigevhfan Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Not only is it unfair that the Saint's won't have any player suspensions for allowing the bounties to occur, but they also violated the Salary Cap by paying out unreported money to the players for their participation and the bounty "acheivements". So, if I'm correct, the Redskins are penalized for spending too much money during an uncapped year but the Saints pay out money that isn't reported to the league and applied to the Salary Cap and there is no penalty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxiumone Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Something that may be change is the suspension of Greggggg Williams. Per article 14 of the CBA calls for a max of a (1) year suspension. So I would image he would be reinstated in one year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice_of_Reason Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Actually, it might be helpful: They don't feel quite as wronged, relax a little bit, and play sloppy? (Ok, being extraordinarily hopeful and not very logical. But trying to look on the brighter side of life...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Wow:1) On the "EVE" of free agency, the NFL informs the Washington Redskins that they will be penalized 36 million in cap space and 18 million of it will count this year. 2) On the "EVE" of final roster cutdowns, the NFL informs the Washington Redskins that the have finally made a decision on Tanard Jackson and he will be suspended for 1 year. 3) On the "EVE" (well, 2 days before) of the first game of the season, the NFL informs the Washington Redskins that 2 Saints who were suspended are eligible to play. Nope, no conspiracy. The NFL loves us. Make it what you will. Again, this wasn't the NFL's decision. Not protecting them, but the NFL had nothing to do with this decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Wow:1) On the "EVE" of free agency, the NFL informs the Washington Redskins that they will be penalized 36 million in cap space and 18 million of it will count this year. 2) On the "EVE" of final roster cutdowns, the NFL informs the Washington Redskins that the have finally made a decision on Tanard Jackson and he will be suspended for 1 year. 3) On the "EVE" (well, 2 days before) of the first game of the season, the NFL informs the Washington Redskins that 2 Saints who were suspended are eligible to play. Nope, no conspiracy. The NFL loves us. Make it what you will. If you think this 3 judge panel overturning the suspension is a good thing for the NFL, or that they would allow that to somehow get after us, then you need your head examined. I mean for crying out loud it wasn't even the NFL who made this decision, it was arbitrators... You people will go to great lengths to pit the world against us and draw up some crazy conspiracy theories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCarolinaSkins Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Who cares if Smith plays. Honestly, I'm focused on us and what we need to do. Stop complaining Agree. I could care less about Smith playing. I'm not sweating their defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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