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In a 2011 season in which the New Orleans Saints rewarded players for injuring opponents in a "pay-for-pain" bounty scheme, the team was among the most violent in the National Football League, a Reuters analysis shows. The Saints were second in the NFL with 17 regular-season defensive flags for violating rules intended to protect players from being hurt, just behind the Oakland Raiders' 18. The league averaged nine per team. The Raiders have a long, proud tradition of aggressive rule-breaking. "The Oakland Raiders have always been a very physical team," said Jim Tunney, a 31-year veteran NFL referee. "I think it has a lot to do with team...
So much of Bountygate boils down to evidence. This is the biggest scandal in the history of the NFL, and when the initial punishments came down—long suspensions for both players and coaches—they came with only vague... more »
Air space over NFL stadiums is usually restricted during games. But Lambeau Field was treated to a substantial number of takeoffs and landings during the Packers’ thrilling 28-27 victory over the New Orleans... more »
My phone, along with every other active NFL agent’s phone, has been ringing off the hook the last few days. UFL teams have been like boiler room operators trying to secure the best players who are not currently under... more »
he pressure was bound to mount after Robert Griffin III’s impressive first NFL game, when he put up the best numbers in a debut by a rookie quarterback in league history. Sure enough, there was Griffin with a bright red... more »
Vince Young’s restaurant was still taking reservations Wednesday morning. Perhaps diners will be attracted by a new menu item. Along with the $44 rib-eye and $23 brisket burger, the Austin eatery can now display a $26... more »
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