[Senator Clay Davis]

The Saints got off on the Ryan Braun technicality. Most non-Saints fans still believe the bounty system happened. Sucks it didn't go to trial because then the evidence would have to come out. As is, its still a hearsay case, and I think the evidence is still strongest that a system was in place.

Vilma's reaction was so pathetic its laughable. A bounty program suspected at the U when he was there, and now another one? Smoke usually leads to fire. And yes they will be the most targeted (not for injury, just hated) team in the league. Teams who felt victimized by their tactics won't forget.

And maybe you didn't watch last year, but Vilma is a shadow of himself now. In fact him being on the field makes me happy as the likelyhood of broken tackles and poor coverage increases. Especially since he won't be physically ready for weeks. Sean Payton was, is and always will be the only suspension that matters, and thats probably not getting overturned. The damage has still been done.

And the Bucs and Saints are at worst equals as franchises, but really the Bucs are still a better franchise historically. Not right now, but the return of the Aints is inevitable once Drew Brees retires.