Tim Cady -> RE:The Packers (11/22/2007 11:24:17 AM)
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[quote="Lynn G."]I think I put my finger on why the "bounty" agreement by the Packer's defense can't be compared to the times that a RB rewards his offensive line with a steak dinner, or a QB buys the OL new watches, etc. Those examples are a thanks to an entire team, or an entire line, for a job well done. That's quite a different story than players targeting one specific player on the opposing team and offering some kind of bounty to stop him. The latter creates an atmosphere akin to a headhunting, which leaves an extremely sour taste. And, of course, the latter is illegal by NFL standards, while the former is not. It comes down to creating a headhunting mentality. The Packers claimed that there was no intent to actually take out Peterson, but isn't that kind of a fine line to draw with a group of competitive, adrenalin pumping athletes in the heat of a game? The stage has been set and everything set in motion, and crap happens. The Packers have vowed not to do it again, but shouldn't there be some kind of penalty the team should face?[/quote] Sorry, Packerbackers. Lynn is on something or onto something with this post. I prefer the later. This not good rumor or not.
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