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This shouldn't surprise anyone. You really think most these athletes from the rough parts of cities are taking college level courses. They are given scholarships to fill the seats on saturdays and bring revenue to the college not hit the books. They are probably taking below 101 classes which anyone that graduates highschool should be able to pass which is probably how they keep them on the field. Shows what our nation's colleges are really interested in. MONEY

I don't doubt other teams had a bounty system of their own. The difference with the Saints is that the NFL found out they possibly had a bounty program in 2009 and told the Saint's organization they were investigating it and even flew into New Orleans in 2010 to interview staff and players. Now knowing that they still put out bounties last year on Rodgers and Newton knowing full well they were obviously breaking the rules and the league was watching them. We all know defensive players go out and make big hits and sometimes the opposing player gets hurt in the process. I don't have a problem with injuries but when you deliberately go out of your way to do it that is just dirty play. I think the punishment fits arrogance of Payton and Loomis. They knew about it and did nothing for 3 years to stop it.

McDaniels is an idiot. I remember him fist pumping like a drunk jersey shore teenager around the stadium after beating the Patriots in a REGULAR season game.

Just when I thought we couldn't hear about Tebow anymore he is now in the New York media market. Great! Also anyone know if the Jets are doing Hard Knocks this year I would definately tune in.

The New Orleans Saints are fined $500,000. In addition, because the violation involves a competitive rule, the Saints will forfeit their selections in the second round of the 2012 and 2013 NFL drafts. » Saints Head Coach Sean Payton is suspended without pay for the 2012 NFL season, effective April 1. » Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is suspended without pay for the first eight regular-season games of the 2012 season. » Former Saints (and current St. Louis Rams) defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is suspended indefinitely from the NFL, effective immediately. Commissioner Goodell will review Coach Williams' status at the conclusion of the 2012 season and consider whether to reinstate him, and, if so, on what terms. Commissioner Goodell said he will give close attention to the extent to which Coach Williams cooperates with the NFL in any further proceedings. » Saints assistant Head Coach Joe Vitt is suspended without pay for the first six regular-season games of the 2012 season. Source: Saint's bounty program With Sean Payton being suspended the whole season what is their chances they get into the playoffs now.

Well the trade for Marshall pushed the availible cap space for the Bears from 23.5 million to 14.2 million. From reports it sounds like Buffalo is going to make a huge offer to Williams so i don't think the Bears are going to want to spend the remaining cap space on one player so they probably are out of the hunt for Williams. Sounds like they are going Jeremy Mincey instead.

Yes he should be locked up and throw away the key.

I don't think a lot of people are questioning the brutality of the sport and that we all enjoy a good hard hitting football game. The problem here is cut and dry arrogance. Loomis was told to investigate the bounty program and didn't then when the owner found out about it told him to put a stop to it which he didn't. Also Payton knew about it according to the NFL documents released http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8276d243/article/evasiveness-of-saints-gm-coach-detailed-in-league-summary?module=HP11_headline_stack. Payton even knew personally about 10k in money for bounties and told his staff to "get your ducks in a row" when he found out the NFL investigation team was in New Orleans. Wouldn't be surprised to see a seven figure fine, multiple draft picks taken away, 8+ game suspensions against Payton and Loomis, with a lifetime ban on Greg Williams from the league. On top of all this reports of Brees not going to sign the franchise tag and probably losing Colston and Nicks and other key players to other teams. All this in the first month of the offseason

According to Adam Schefter Peyton will not ask for his bonus to be pushed back. Here is the story. My link Also here is another website that explores place he could play at if he becomes a free agent. My link It is also going to be tough for other teams to sign him if he is not guaranteed to be healthy in 2012 which he himself has said he doesn't know if he will be able to play in 2012 due to his health. If the Colts don't pay him I see him retiring that day or the next.

Orton could go to Chicago but it's not like he is going start throwing tons of TD's right away. He would probably take 2-3 weeks to get the system down (ex. Carson Palmer). I don't think the Bears can afford waiting 2-3 weeks for Orton to get their system down since they are essentially fighting for wildcard spot with GB riding high at 10-0. Also Cutler and Orton are two very different passers. Orton does not have the arm Cutler has so there would have be completely different plays for the whole offense to learn. It does make things very interesting. It also sounds like the Chiefs are exploring picking him up and have the cap room to do so. http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/48817/will-kyle-orton-become-a-chief

McGahee is starting play him.

Don't like Keller. Although the Denver pass defense is bad they are the #4 best defense against TE's compared to the Giants who are #18 against defending TE's. Roll with Celek.

I use foxsports. Never had a problem so far with it but I play in a league with people I know.

http://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2011/11/15/2564346/darren-mcfadden-injury-news-oakland-raiders-hue-jackson-michael-bush There is a report from today about McFadden. Sounds like he is going to sit out this week but will probably be back next week hopefully I know I need him.

Haha! Glad we can all get along.

I started him because McFadden didn't play and MJD is on his bye week. Lucky me. Probably going to be a flex play going forward.

The first one

I would take that trade especially in a dynasty league. S JAX is injury prone, BJGE shares carries with other backs, and D Jax is now looking like the WR2 in their offense behind Maclin.

So who is exactly your running backs if you still have spiller I would dump him if your looking for a bye week fill in and grab maurice morris.

I would drop ronnie brown and pickup maurice morris for just a fill in week......spiller is also on a bye week so no need to even consider him....and you don't know what your going to get from pierre thomas ever.....maurice morris is a great pickup for a bye week fill in this week.

Need to fill my flex spot this week. My options are Jordy Nelson(STL) or Green-Ellis(DAL)? I have been starting Nelson over Green-Ellis due to RBBC in New England. However Green-Ellis has only had one off week is he a solid start over Nelson this week? Leave a link and I will respond to yours.

Gronk will get back in the passing game you can't abandon ship after a few bad games.....last week he was sick.....There isn't anyone there right now I would drop Clark for. With Garcon's two monster games I think teams will key in better on him which could lead to more looks toward Clark going forward. I would sit on the two TE's you have right now. Davis and Ballard do not have any better upside than Clark right now. Davis sharing looks with Cooley doesn't help. Sit on Ballard at least another week or two.

I guess it depends on your depth if you could possibly post your team I think people would be able to provide a answer to this. Also PPR league or Standard would help.

I would drop B. Tate before i dropped Hightower.....Hightower at least is going to get looks and touches while Tate is playing behind A. Foster and will hardly get in the game....You look like your deep enough on WR's with Nicks, Austin, and Johnson that you could drop T.Young for Tebow. I would drop T. Young for Tebow and im not a Tebow fan but you need a QB2 for when M.Ryan is on a bye week.... Mine http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=392403

I would try and trade either Dez or maybe Roddy......You could offer Roddy and Lynch on a trade for possibly a RB1 and maybe a WR3 in return.....Moore, McCluster, and Tolbert don't have much value and the only way a trade would happen with those three is offering up Megatron but that I wouldn't do.....Lynch is coming off a decent game and his value is up a little....offer up trades the worse that could happen is they say no...... Mine http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=392403