There's a rising tide of frustration among NFL fans when it comes to bad calls. Now, a new study might just put some science behind those feelings about the refs' calls.
Five-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper is a hot commodity on the free agent market, and two teams with a unique connection are reportedly leading the charge: the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints. With Cooper's history in Dallas and the Saints' need for offensive firepower, where will he land?
The NFL dropped the hammer on the Saints this week for their "crush for cash" bounty system. The punishment included the suspension of their head coach for a season, their general manager for half the season and the loss of their second round draft picks for the next two seasons. Was the punishment too harsh?
The NFL has suspended New Orleans Saints' head coach Sean Payton for one year as punishment for the team’s admitted use of a bounty system from 2009 to 2011. Payton was aware of the system, which compensated players for hits inflicted on opponents.
Payton's suspension is slated to begin April 1.
New Orleans 45 – Atlanta 16
Drew Brees set a new NFL record for yards passing in a season, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 45-16 on Monday night to clinch the NFC South title. Brees passed for 307 yards and four touchdowns, the last of which was a 9-yard completion to Darren Sproles that set the NFL record with 2:51 to play
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