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Is Gregg Williams About to be Hired in Tennessee?

Jay Walker — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:59 +0000

Disgraced former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is on the precipice of holding the same position with the Tennessee Titans.

Williams has yet to be reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, but that move could come as early

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Gregg Williams Fired From Job He Wasn't Allowed To Have

Scott Prather — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:09:44 +0000

The St. Louis Rams today announced that they fired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, as well as his son Blake Williams, who served as linebackers coach. Interesting that Gregg Williams was fired for a job he never...

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NFL Shows Vilma New Evidence, Gregg Williams At The Center

Scott Prather — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:58:21 +0000

Former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams told the NFL that linebacker Jonathan Vilma offered $10,000 to any teammate who knocked quarterback Brett Favre out of the January 2010 NFC Championship Game, this according to an affidavit the NFL showed Vilma today. Williams also...

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Saints Shanle Says Bounty Scandal Overblown

Scott Prather — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:53:44 +0000

New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanle claims the NFL blew the "bounty" scandal out of proportion, and explains in detail what actually happened.

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Hargrove Mad At NFL For Twisting The Truth

Scott Prather — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:03:44 +0000

Former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove is upset with the NFL for leaking his sworn declaration, and because they ''grossly mischaracterized'' his words. Hargrove, now with Packers, is....

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Hargrove Says Coaches Told Him Deny Bounties Existence

Scott Prather — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:47:52 +0000

Former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove wrote a signed declaration last month to the NFL, claiming coaches Gregg Williams and Joe Vitt instructed him to lie about a bounty program. Hargrove's affidavit was written...

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Q & A With Filmmaker Who Released Williams Audio

Scott Prather — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:22:19 +0000

Sean Pamphilion, the documentary filmmaker who released the now infamous audio of former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' targeting opposing players for injury, did a question and answer session with FOX sports. In it, he claims he wants Steve Gleason...

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Former Saint Provided NFLPA With Details Of Williams' Audio

Scott Prather — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:03:53 +0000

The audio recording of former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams (pictured above) before New Orleans' playoff matchup with the San Francisco 49ers was made public by the press back on April 4th. The NFL players association reportedly had detailed knowledge of the audio before the press did. According to sources, it was provided to the NFLPA by former Saints linebacker...

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Saints Bounty Snitch Revealed?

Scott Prather — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:35:00 +0000

Who was the whistleblower of "bountygate?" That's the question Saints fans have pondered since the news of "bountygate" broke. It appears we have the answer. The snitch is former...

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Gleason Says Release Of Williams Audio Was Unauthorized

Scott Prather — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:20:13 +0000

Former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason released a statement regarding the leaked Gregg Williams' audio the night before a playoff game. Gleason, a Saints legend who is suffering from ALS, was being filmed by documentary filmmaker Sean Pamphilon. Pamphilon released the recording of Williams' defensive team meeting without Gleason's permission or approval. "I did not authorize the public release of any recordings," explained Gleason. "A multitude of feelings have passed through me. I feel..."

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Should NFL Ban Gregg Williams For Life?

Scott Prather — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:35:28 +0000

Early this morning, the most damning evidence of Gregg Williams and his pay for performance tactics when he was the defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints was released. Speculation as to whether Williams will receive a lifetime ban from the NFL has been up for debate. There are two ways to look at it, one would be...

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Gregg Williams Bounty-Gate Audio (Edited)

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:53:38 +0000

This is audio of suspended former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who was recorded prior to a playoff game.

The audio comes before last year’s playoff game between the Saints and 49ers.

It was captured by filmmaker Sean Pamphilon Williams who is working on a documentary about former Saints player Steve Gleason.

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NFL Hammers Saints, Payton Suspended 1 Year

Scott Prather — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:41:16 +0000

The NFL announced its punishment of the New Orleans Saints staff as a result of the "bountygate" investigation. Head coach Sean Payton has been suspended one year without pay. The team was fined a half a million dollars and docked two 2nd round draft choices (2012,2013). Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis was...

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Ramifications Of Saints' Bountygate

Scott Prather — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:03:47 +0000

Suspensions, substantial fines, and loss of draft picks are three expected punishments the NFL will dole out to the New Orleans Saints as a result of "bountygate." However, the ramifications of Gregg Williams' bounty scandal will create shock waves, not just in the Crescent City, but throughout the NFL universe.

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Benson Backs Payton, Loomis

Jay Walker — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:32:08 +0000

As an investigation continues into whether 22-27 current or former New Orleans Saints players participated in a "bounty" scheme, people close to the Saints say owner Tom Benson is standing behind his head coach and General Manager

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Saints Face NFL Punishment For Illegal Bounty System

Scott Prather — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:23:44 +0000

The New Orleans Saints are facing serious punishment from the NFL after an investigation determined the team implemented an illegal bounty system to pay players for inflicting injuries on opponents. Possible punishments could include suspensions, fines, and/or forfeiture of draft picks.

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Saints Set To Hire Steve Spagnuolo As Defensive Coordinator

Scott Prather — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:47:44 +0000

The New Orleans Saints will hire former St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo as their next defensive coordinator. Spagnuolo was the defensive coordinator of the New York Giants for two seasons before his gig with the Rams. Spagnuolo replaces Gregg Williams who recently accepted the same position with St. Louis.

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Will History Be Kind To Gregg Williams?

Scott Prather — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:45:40 +0000

Numerous outlets are reporting that Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will depart New Orleans and take over as DC of the St. Louis Rams. Saints fans are currently disgusted with the thought of Williams after the devestating playoff loss on Saturday to the 49ers. However, history will be kinder to Williams than the present.

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Saints Injury Report For Vikings Game

Scott Prather — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:34:56 +0000

The New Orleans Saints will be without two starters tomorrow in their matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, and a third is listed as questionable.

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Saints Defense Has Not Forgotten Playoff Loss

Scott Prather — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:03:00 +0000

The 2010 season ended like a nightmare for the Saints defense. Actually, it was worse than a nightmare, because Marshawn Lynch's game winning TD run in the Seahawks playoff upset wasn't a dream. Gregg Williams and the Saints defense couldn't pinch themselves to wake-up. The bad taste of defeat is still in their mouths, and Williams won't let them wash it out yet.

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