Well, I'm obviously disappointed with what's happening in New Orleans.
I'm not surprised at the fact that there was a bounty system, those exist with most, if not all teams. I am surprised that they were dumb and/or cocky enough to continue the practice after being warned by the league.
Williams has always had a bad reputation, that was known when he was hired. I knew Payton wasn't as revered outside of New Orleans as we'd like to think he is, he's had his issues in the past, as well, especially with some of the company he keeps. GM Mickey Loomis is the one that surprises me the most. He's made very few mistakes in his time there. He was the one instructed by the owner to make sure the bounties stopped, and he either flat out ignored that order, or was overrun by his subordinates. Either way, it's unacceptable.
I expect well over a million in fines, multiple draft picks lost, and a long list of suspensions. I wouldn't be surprised if Payton/Loomis are fired.
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