Saints accused of "Bounty Program". Thoughts?

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by shilala

See, I don't see the bounty program as anything more than an office pool.

But the NFL, and rightfully so, views it as a circumvention of the salary cap. Further, outside entities helped fund these, "bounty" programs. Outside money influencing play on the field is a huge no-no in sports.

Originally Posted by shilala

I think the issue is putting the league at risk for litigation. They're in the midst of fighting off these concussion lawsuits and this "bounty program" coming to light very much damages any shred of credibility they may have put together in their defense.

Court of opinion, sure. Court of law? I have my doubts.