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In response to "can't bb on my phone. what's all this? -- nm" by diva

Buddy Ryan started bounties back in the 80s. The Saints just got busted for their entire defense participating in one.

Posted by David (aka David) Mar 2 '12, 12:57

It's big.

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- the irony, from a fan's perspective, is that the patriots still only got slapped on the wrist for a serious issue. - tRuMaN Mar 2, 13:01 5
  - A bounty is a bounty. Illegal in the NFL. -- nm - Spawn - The Blood Feud God Mar 2, 13:03
  - There's a difference between playing hardnosed football and playing to hurt. -- nm - Will Hunting Mar 2, 13:02 3
    - yup. -- nm - znufrii Mar 2, 13:05 2
      - takes it well beyond the boundaries of sport, imho. -- nm - znufrii Mar 2, 13:06 1
        
        I also think the question of how many other teams are doing this but are smart enough to not get caught is an entirely valid one. -- nm - znufrii Mar 2, 13:09
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  - A first round pick and suspensions for Williams and possibly Peyton. Loomis probably gets fined $250k. -- nm - David Mar 2, 13:11

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