Chapter 702: Bounty scandal

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"Welcome. Welcome." Lu Ke embraced each other warmly, and then pounded the other person's back heavily, without retaining his enthusiasm and excitement, and a full smile flowed from between the eyebrows. Yesterday I also discussed with Patrick, if you never come again, we will kill you. "
"Why, without me, the team can't run?" There was a hint of laughter in the eyes of the comer, and he teased jokingly.
Lu Ke, however, did not shy away. He nodded and agreed. "Yes, we must not lack you. How did it formally appear on the training ground today? Does this mean that we will continue to fight together this year? , Say it in advance, David, I do n’t accept the rejected answer. "
Appearing on the training ground at this time, it was the captain of the Secret Service team last year, David Arkens.
This year's Arkans, about to turn thirty-eight years old, has entered the end of his career after 14 seasons in the league.
Although it is said that in the 2011 season, various data of Arkans has created a career high. It has become the most stable link of the 49ers in San Francisco. However, a missed free kick was missed in the final of the federation, and the heavy blow of the defeat made him depressed.
During this offseason, Arkans seriously began to think about the possibility of retirement.
All the players in the special team will always be the least valued link. They may be laid off at any time, and they may not be able to play at any time. Outstanding performance, no one will remember their credit; performance deviation, immediately become the target of Qianfu, they are always the most marginalized players in the team.
But no one can deny the importance of the Secret Service team. In many cases, they will determine the direction of the game. New England Patriots coach Bill Bilicek never concealed his emphasis on the Secret Service team. He always believed that details are the key to success for top teams.
Kickers like Arkens are outstanding, and they are rare in the entire league. If he chose to retire, it would be an important loss for the San Francisco 49ers.
What's more, for Lu Ke, Arkens and Willis are the most important partners in the team, and can even be said to be the spiritual pillar. As long as they stand on the field, Lu Ke is willing to believe his defensive team and secret service. Group, they are still fighting side by side, hand in hand to beat the victory.
Seeing Arkans again today, the joy and happiness in Lu Ke ’s heart is absolutely sincere.
"Yes. I'm going to work hard for another season to see." Arkens also showed a big smile, he can feel the sincere warmth, in the training camp full of strange faces, let him find again It feels like home, "But well, this time, I am going to shock the Super Bowl. Are you ready?"
During his career in Arkans, in 2004, he followed the Philadelphia Eagles into the Super Bowl, but unfortunately lost to the New England Patriots. Although many experts believe that after retirement, Arkans is bound to be able to enter the Hall of Fame, but until now, he is still struggling to pursue his first Super Bowl ring.
"So, we have reached the first consensus." Lu Ke said confidently, which made Akens nodded with satisfaction, "Luke and Sawyer everything is fine Do you still have Halley? "
This is the name of the three children of Arkans. Last Christmas, they met together. Later, after the Super Bowl ended, Lu Ke and Willis also placed the Arkanss home together, hope Arkans can accompany them to continue to play for a season. The three little guys left a deep impression on them.
"Hah, Luke is the happiest now. He is showing off throughout the offseason. He knows you and has the same name as you." Arkens said with a smile on his face. "Sawyer couldn't be more jealous. His mother asked why he couldn't call 'Luke'. "After speaking, Arkens laughed helplessly.
"It seems that I am also creating a trend." Lu Ke was not humble, but instead deliberately proudly showed off.
Arkens chuckled softly and threw Lu Ke twice on the shoulder with his fist. "I haven't seen you for a long time. I really miss your way of speaking. The uncomfortable cold jokes have become funny."
Then I saw Lu Ke accepting "appreciation" frankly. Arkens could only shake his head helplessly, then remembered an important thing, his eyes flashed slightly, and asked urgently, "Yes, the Saints’ Is the investigation result confirmed? All the allegations are true? God! I ca n’t believe it, it really happened. "
Lu Ke spread his hands, "You're embarrassing me. My second official season hasn't started yet. The secret of the league really doesn't have any understanding. Shouldn't you tell me, is this true?"
What Akens said was the heaviest scandal in the offseason this year, even overshadowing Payton Manning ’s transfer news, which caused a storm in the entire league, and the aftermath curled, affecting the entire league in all aspects. Pattern. The protagonist of this scandal is the New Orleans Saints.
The NFL League has always prohibited all teams from using extra bonuses to induce / guide players to take rough impacts on the court. Strictly speaking, it should be an explicit prohibition of any excessive impacts.
But the problem is that maliciously injuring players and forcing the opponent to leave the field, especially the core key players, can often make the team directly profit or even win. Therefore, many teams are blind to this. At present, as long as there is no evidence for implementation, no one can pursue it further.
The source of the problem came from the 2009 National League final. After that game, the Minnesota Vikings players and coaches all accused the New Orleans Saints players of deliberately violently rushing on the field to try to put the Viking legends at that time The quarterback Brett-Faffer left the court with a bruise.
Later in the 2010 offseason, an anonymous player reported to the NFL that it wasn't just Favre. In the 2009 season, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner also used it as a bounty target.
As a result, the league officially launched the incident investigation process, but the players and other relevant personnel questioned all denied it.
Things went to the end of the 2011 season. The investigation team made breakthrough progress, and finally found conclusive evidence that can confirm the existence of the bounty impact plan, and before the New Orleans Saints' wild card game against the Detroit Lions. This matter informed the team owner Tom Benson.
On March 2, 2012, ESPN first broke the news that the alliance had determined that the evidence was established; then the next day, the alliance official also gave confirmation.
After verification, Greg-Williams, the defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints, planned the matter from 2009 to 2011. As many as 22 to 27 defensive players are involved.
The players participating in the event and Williams used their own funds to form a prize pool. In the game, players who brutally hit or even hurt their opponents can win prizes, ranging from US $ 100 to US $ 1,500. For example, if the opponent player is directly injured and cannot return to the field, then he will receive $ 1,500.
In the playoffs, this number can be doubled to tripled.
According to the detailed memorandum published by the league, not only Favre and Warner, in the 2011 regular season, Williams also instructed players to use Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Aron Rogers and Carolina Panthers. Quarterback Cam Newton is the goal; further, in the 2010 wild card game, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is also one of the goals.
During the investigation, it was also found that the New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton was fully aware of the matter, but did not take any preventive measures, and tried to cover up when the league launched an investigation; at the same time, he was still in the 2011 season Among them, participate in it to a certain extent.
Regarding Sean Payton's participation, Reggie Bush's name has once again become the focus of attention.
Before the 2006 draft, Reggie Bush ’s parents allegedly illegally received gifts and cash from agents, trying to interfere with the draft process. After verification, Bush not only returned his Heisman trophy, but also quoted in the draft Great drop, but he never apologized to his alma mater.
After entering the alliance, the high-profile Bush gradually disappeared from the crowd and did not perform well. This time, it appeared in the public's sight in a disgraceful way.
Before the official start of the 2011 season, Bush ’s agent informed Sean Payton of the details of the plan by email, and promised that in the opening game against the Green Bay Packers, Aron Rogers ’player would be injured. Can win a prize of five thousand dollars.
In this regard, Sean Payton, the head coach, not only did not stop, but gave tacit approval.
Unfortunately, during the opener, the hot Green Bay Packers still defeated the New Orleans Saints, and Aron Rogers also escaped.
The above facts, after in-depth exploration by the alliance investigation team, all obtained relevant evidence, which confirmed the ins and outs of the matter.
Before the 2012 wildcard game against the Detroit Lions in the first round of the playoffs, the team owner Tom Benson learned about it through the investigation team, he immediately asked the team coach Sean Payton and the team president Mickey-Loomis (Mickey-Loomis) terminated the plan. But the two were still deaf, and Yang Feng was against Yin.
In the wild card game, the Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford became the new target.
At the same time, the boss came to supervise the defensive coach Craig Williams assistant coach also chose to shut up.
After a detailed investigation, the league determined that the team was involved in all aspects. This has become the "spy gate" of the New England Patriots since the new century, and it has also caused a sensation in the entire sports industry.
Bounty gate.