Saints’ Vilma: What will haters say when I win appeal?

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma is so sure the appeal of his season-long suspension will go well, he’s practicing what he’ll say to his “haters” on Twitter.
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Appeals in Saints’ ‘bounty’ case to be heard

The NFL Players Association is expected to argue in front of arbitrator Shymas Das on Wednesday that Commissioner Roger Goodell was not allowed to punish players involved in the “bounty” scandal.
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Will the Saints embrace ‘Us against them’ mentality?

The NFL has come down on the New Orleans Saints in the wake of the “bounty” scandal but members of the team and the fans have found a way to unite in defiance.
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Jonathan Vilma sues Roger Goodell for ‘false’ statements

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has sued NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in federal court for slander and libel for public remarks Goodell made regarding Vilma when issuing charges and discipline against the franchise, coaches and four players in the Saints’ “bounty” scandal.
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Drew Brees ‘extremely frustrated’ without deal

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has repeatedly played the role of company man throughout his career. Now, he says it’s about time for the Saints to help him get a long-term contract done.
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Loomis: Drew Brees won’t skip a beat sans Payton

The Saints insist Sean Payton’s absence won’t derail Drew Brees and the offense. One reason for that is the presence of offensive coordinator/QB whisperer, Pete Carmichael Jr.
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Drew Brees chides boastful Saints rookie White

When cornerback Corey White, the Saints’ little-known fifth-round pick, was asked about joining the team, he didn’t exactly gush with reverence for star QB Drew Brees.
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League: Two ‘bounty’ hearings set for May 16, 30

Peter Ginsberg, the lawyer for Saints LB Jonathan Vilma, revealed that two “bounty”-related grievances will be heard this month as he continued to wait for evidence from the league.
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Saints’ Jonathan Vilma appeals season-long suspension

New Orleans Saints’ linebacker Jonathan Vilma has appealed his season-long suspension by the NFL for his role in the team’s “bounty” scandal, league spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed NFL Network on Monday.
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Jonathan Vilma’s lawyer says bounty evidence should be shared

The lawyer for New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has likened the NFL’s disciplinary process to a “kangaroo court.”
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Saints’ Williams allegedly told Hargrove to ‘play dumb’

A copy of Anthony Hargrove’s statement to the NFL has been uncovered by Yahoo! Sports. The contents suggest Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams aggressively told Hargrove to ‘play dumb’ about the existence of a bounty program.
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Joe Vitt denies sworn statement that he ordered player to lie

Interim Saints coach Joe Vitt flatly denied on Monday that he told former New Orleans defensive end Anthony Hargrove to lie about the team’s bounty program, as Hargrove claimed in a sworn statement last month to the NFL.
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New Orleans Saints sign DT Ayodele, who injured Favre’s ankle

Footage of Remi Ayodele’s hit on Brett Favre during the 2010 NFC Championship game between the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings is now ubitiquous. On Monday, the Saints signed Ayodele back to the team.
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As players start to fight, Saints stay silent

The reaction from the New Orleans Saints in the wake of Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith’s suspensions has been silence. And it has spoke volumes. They have moved on.
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Source: New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram has knee surgery

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram has undergone knee surgery, a source with knowledge of the procedure told The Associated Press.
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New Orleans Saints using adversity as motivation, LB says

New Orleans Saints linebacker Nate Bussey says that a lot of people don’t want to see the team play in their hometown for the Super Bowl, and that serves as motivation for Saints players.
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More details on suspensions for Fujita, Hargrove, Smith

The NFLPA’s grievance against the NFL in the Saints case included details on what triggered suspensions for Will Smith and former Saints Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove.
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Vilma ’shocked and extremely disappointed’ by ban

That’s how Jonathan Vilma described himself in a lengthy statement that didn’t pull any punches about his feelings on his season-long suspension in the Saints “bounty” case.
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Teams receive memo from NFL on player ‘bounty’ punishments

Chief executives and club presidents from the 32 NFL teams received a memo on Wednesday morning that reiterated the major points of the league’s press release announcing player discipline, but also provided additional detail into the investigation itself and the problems with the NFL Players Association on this matter.
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Saints ‘bounty’ investigator Joe Hummel leaving post

After the completion of the New Orleans Saints ‘bounty’ scandal investigation, Joe Hummel, an investigator on the case, will be leaving his post for a senior security position at a major company.
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Nick Toon, son of ex-Jet Al Toon, drafted by Saints

Nick Toon, son of Jets great Al Toon, brings NFL bloodlines and solid route-running ability to a Saints offense that could give him snaps in his first season.
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Saints’ punishment ‘bittersweet’ to Willie Roaf

Hall of Famer Willie Roaf remains a huge Saints fan. But he also knows the team’s bounty program had to be stopped.
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New Orleans Saints draft Nick Toon, son of ex-Jet Al Toon

The New Orleans Saints selected a wide receiver with an NFL pedigree Saturday, when they used a fourth-round pick (122nd overall) on Wisconsin’s Nick Toon.
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Saints’ Mickey Loomis upbeat about Drew Brees deal

Drew Brees isn’t participating in the Saints’ voluntary workouts, but Mickey Loomis is confident a deal will get done before things turn ugly. “That’s the No. 1 thing on my plate to handle,” the GM said.
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Sean Payton plans on coaching — his son — while suspended

Sean Payton was suspended and cannot coach the New Orleans Saints this season, so he’s keeping sharp and spending time with family by coaching his son’s team.
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State, feds investigating allegations against Mickey Loomis

State and federal law officials have opened an investigation to determine if New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis violated wiretapping laws after allegations that a rigged device in his stadium suite allowed him to listen to opposing coaches’ conversations.
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Report: Saints now dealing with internal family issues

The Saints’ rocky offseason continues. It was reported on Sunday that Saints owner Tom Benson has placed the woman who was believed to be his successor on an unpaid administrative leave.
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New Orleans Saints using adversity as bonding opportunity

Despite missing their coach for the season, the New Orleans Saints aren’t feeling sorry for themselves, center Brian de la Puente told the Times-Picayune.
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Ex-Saints LB Dunbar calls Gregg Williams: ‘a great guy’

Former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is tucked away in exile, but one of his former players, LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar, has emerged to defend the man’s honor.
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Saints reportedly restructure LB Vilma’s contract

As Jonathan Vilma braces for a multigame suspension from the NFL, the New Orleans Saints have reportedly worked out a restructured deal for the three-time Pro Bowl LB.
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Latest concussion lawsuit cites Saints’ ‘bounty’ program

Four former NFL players have filed the latest lawsuit claiming the league didn’t provide proper protection from concussions, citing the controversy surrounding the Saints’ “bounty” system as evidence the league has long glorified violent hits.
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Roman Harper, Will Smith could be punished in ‘bounty’ case

While much of the attention regarding pending player discipline for the New Orleans Saints’ “bounty” program has focused on linebacker Jonathan Vilma, safety Roman Harper and defensive end Will Smith also featured prominently in the NFL’s investigation, sources with knowledge of the situation said Monday.
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Pamphilon moves on after release of ‘bounty’ audio

Documentary filmmaker Sean Pamphilon has no regrets about his decision to release the Gregg Williams “bounty” audio, but admits his relationship with ex-Saint Steve Gleason is now “strained.”
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Deuce McAllister, Nissan reach tentative agreement on lawsuit

Former New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister and the Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. have reached a tenative agreement to settle a federal lawsuit over a failed dealership in Mississippi.
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Jimmy Graham wants Drew Brees back with New Orleans Saints

Drew Brees isn’t practicing with the Saints because of a contract dispute. One of the QB’s favorite targets, Jimmy Graham, wants that to change — and fast.
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Early bye week works against Saints’ Joe Vitt, Mickey Loomis

New Orleans Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt will have to wait until Week 8 to return from his six-game suspension and take over as interim coach for the suspended Sean Payton because his team has a bye in Week 6.
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Gregg Williams in right place, right time to help tornado victim

Gregg Williams, suspended indefinitely by the NFL, has been vilified for his role in the Saints’ “bounty” program. Off the field, though, he is being hailed for helping out a community hard-hit by a tornado.
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Union reportedly had Williams audio, strategizing for players

Prior to audio of former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams going public April 4, the NFL Players Association already had detailed knowledge of Williams’ speech a day before January’s playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, ESPN.com reported Monday, citing sources.
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Drew Brees says Joe Vitt the ‘obvious choice’ to take over Saints

The Saints choice of Joe Vitt as interim head coach was greeted with enthusiasm on Friday by quarterback Drew Brees and other New Orleans players.
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Drew Brees to skip workouts, finds it ‘very upsetting’

Saints owner Tom Benson may believe that a deal with Drew Brees is close, but evidence points to the contrary. Brees will not be with the team when they start their workout program on Monday.
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Joe Vitt will take over as Saints’ interim coach Monday

The New Orleans Saints announced Thursday that assistant head coach and linebackers coach Joe Vitt will assume coaching duties for Sean Payton effective Monday.
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Darren Sharper: Don’t drop hammer on Saints players

Darren Sharper has downplayed the New Orleans “bounty” scandal since the day the story broke, so don’t be surprised to learn he doesn’t believe Saints players should be penalized by the NFL.
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Brees dodges question about offseason workouts

It sounds like Drew Brees won’t be at the Saints’ offseason program when it starts Monday. That’s the only logical conclusion after he ducked a repeated question about if he’ll be in attendance.
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Report: Benson spoke with NBA’s Stern about buying Hornets

The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported Monday that Saints owner Tom Benson has spoken with NBA Commissioner David Stern about purchasing the NBA’s Hornets.
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Ex-Packer Butler ‘not surprised’ by ‘bounty’ scandal

Former Packers safety LeRoy Butler had coaches telling him to punish the opposition from the time he first put on a uniform. But he says Gregg Williams took it too far in targeting specific injuries.
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49ers’ Smith: NFL defenses are ‘all out to get you’

At the end of their NFC playoff tilt, 49ers QB Alex Smith was seen jawing at the Saints. Not typical Smith behavior, and he insists it was fueled by jubilation — not the Saints’ aggressive play.
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Pamphilon: Releasing Williams audio didn’t violate agreement

Filmmaker Sean Pamphilon said he was within his rights to release audio of a pregame speech by former New Orleans Saints coordinator Gregg Williams encouraging his players to injure opponents, claiming he had not violated his agreement with former Saints special teams stalwart Steve Gleason.
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Donte Whitner says Saints blitzed hard in preseason

Niners safety Donte Whitner knew the Saints were a defense looking for trouble long before the “bounty” scandal came to light. He just had to think back to the infamous “gentleman’s agreement” game.
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Saints bounty penalties irk Ravens’ Pollard

The Saints’ bounty fiasco doesn’t directly involve the Ravens’ Bernard Pollard, but he isn’t shy about expressing his opinion on the matter — or taking a shot at Commissioner Roger Goodell.
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Saints add another LB with Vilma’s future uncertain

The Saints signed former Seahawk David Hawthorne on Tuesday, the third linebacker the team has acquired this offseason. It appears the team is preparing for life without Jonathan Vilma.
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