Paul Tagliabue Overturns Saints Player Suspensions Issued By Roger Goodell

by Patrick Imig (@patrickimig)
Cold Hard Football Facts' Bailiff-Stenographer

While Saints players Jonathan Vilma, Anthony Hargrove and Will Smith are out of the suspended doghouse, there is still the issue of contamination in the Saints organization.

From former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue:

"My affirmation of Commissioner Goodell’s findings could certainly justify the issuance of fines. However, this entire case has been contaminated by the coaches and others in the Saints’ organization. Having reviewed the testimony very carefully, including documentary evidence that is at the center of the conflict, and having assessed the credibility of the four central witnesses on these matters, I find there is more than enough evidence to support Commissioner Goodell’s findings that Mr. Vilma offered such a bounty (on Brett Favre).”

So while the all-powerful current commissioner is relegated to back judge with Tagliabue around, does it mean Tagliabue will oversee the punishment for the Saints hierarchy?

Is there more punishment coming for the Saints organization or does the NFL want to finally put this to bed?

Better question: is Tom Brady the NFL Babymaker MVP of the year?

 

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