Jeremy Shockey uses Sean Payton texts to deny Warren Sapp's accusation that he …
Jeremy Shockey has been accused of being the "snitch" that reported the New Orleans Saints to the NFL in Bountygate." Shockey took to Twitter to defend his good name. When a Twitter follower of the former NFL player guessed Jeremy Shockey, Sapp responded, "BINGO!" Shockey, a former tight end in New Orleans from 2008-2010, would [...]
Read MoreSaints Bounty Punishments: Drew Brees 'Speechless' By Sean Payton Suspension
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees has seemingly had quite an emotional offseason. Earlier this month, Brees was described as "livid" over being slapped with the franchise tag by the Saints instead of receiving a long-term This is the only time I'll root for Brees. I believe in the Madden curse so I'd hate to see [...]
Read MoreSean Payton ruling defines Roger Goodell's term as NFL commissioner
After the NFL announced its punishment of the Saints head coach, local companies Dirty Coast and Fleurty Girl got busy creating shirts. Fleurty Girl has sold 500 of its designs in just three hours. By Ross Maghielse | rmaghiel@mlive.com AP file photoNew Orleans Saints rookie Mark Ingram of Flint looks on as head coach Sean [...]
Read MoreNew Orleans Saints were 'out of control,' Roger Goodell says
Sean Payton will not be coaching in the NFL this season. The league suspended the New Orleans leader for his role in a bounty program. By Michael Martinez CNN (CNN) — In sweeping discipline that one analyst called "historic," New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton was suspended without pay for the entire 2012 season [...]
Read MoreNew Orleans Saints deserved punishment for bounty system, but Roger Goodell …
He says he doesn't condone the kind of behavior detailed in the NFL's report, though. NEW YORK — The NFL has suspended New Orleans head football coach Sean Payton for the 2012 season, and former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is banned from the league indefinitely because of the My first reaction to quarterback Peyton [...]
Read MoreSean Payton Meets Enemy: It's Us
So two huge stories just broke at almost the exact same time. Adam Schefter is reporting that the NFL has suspended Sean Payton for a year, Gregg Williams indefinitely, and Mikey Loomis for 8 games. The league also fined Coach Sean Payton was suspended for a full season without pay, beginning April 1, and general [...]
Read MoreFormer Saint Jeremy Shockey denies snitching on team, blasts Warren Sapp
Warren Sapp called Jeremy Shockey a snitch and, well, Shockey wasn't too happy. By Joseph Person Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey, a 10-year veteran on a one-year contract, may retire – or may play another year. Jeff Siner – jsiner@charlotteobserver.com Panthers coach Ron Rivera said veteran tight end Jeremy Shockey is Sports 3 hours, [...]
Read MoreDrew Brees has upper hand as bounty punishment puts Saints in dire straits
Peyton Manning and Denver came to a deal in a day or two. Peyton Manning and Denver came to a deal in a day or two. David Grunfeld / The Times-PicayuneSaints quarterback Drew Brees stopped short of saying he would not sign the tender and play under the franchise tag this season. But the implication [...]
Read MoreStunned: Saints nation in shock after NFL punishment
By NewOrleansSaints.com. Posted 5 hours ago. a; a. Commissioner Roger Goodell notified the New Orleans Saints today of the discipline that will be imposed on team management for violations of the NFL's long-standing “bounty” rule that In other news the New Orleans Saints have agreed to a five-year contract with free agent defensive tackle Brodrick [...]
Read MoreThe Peyton Manning free-agent firestorm could end up burning some front-office …
Peyton Manning's best revenge would be winning the Super Bowl next season. Which team gives him the best chance? Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay have made it official Manning's playing days in Indy are over but the team plans to RETIRE… On Tuesday evening, ESPN reported that Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis [...]
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