The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Sean Payton finished his Thursday meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who heard the New Orleans Saints coach's appeal of his suspension in the team's "bounty" scandal. According to NFL Network's Steve Wyche, Goodell's decision on the appeals by Payton and other Saints could come as early as Friday, but it's more likely to come next week.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Goodell
suspended Payton for all of next season for his role in the bounty system. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis was suspended for eight games and Vitt for six. The Saints were fined $500,000 and docked two second-round draft picks. Goodell spent six hours Thursday hearing appeals, meeting separately with team representatives, Loomis, Vitt and finally Payton. ... Beyond the punishment for Saints coaches and executives, the NFL still has to determine whether players who were involved in the bounty program will also be disciplined. The NFL has said as many as 27 players also could be sanctioned for their role in the scandal.
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