Comments on: Latest Vilma brief attaches whistleblower email from Cerullo

By: vilma4commish

vilma4commish — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:26:46 +0000

formyministry>> I suppose you missed the last article regarding this guy.. He went AWOL twice on the team, when they asked why and where, HE LIED!! That isnt a bog secret. Neither is the fact that he promised REVENGE.. You think this guy did this bc of a moral stance, HAHA!! so tupid.. It was a pure ME move.. It is all about Cerullo, it has nothing to do with the safety of the players, he felt it wa wrong, wetc etc etc..

By: formyministy

formyministy — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:09:46 +0000

for all the posters saying they know the real reasons cerullo got fired…uh, how? because the team said so? because you saw it on the rumor mill? i don’t know if one or the other party is correct in this, or if it’s somewhere in between. but it’s disingenuous to criticize the nfl for using a source (cerullo) based on the reason he was fired, when YOU (the poster) are using what source(??) to show why?
if cerullo is a sleazeball, but the allegations of “bounty-gate” are true, then the punishments are deserved. if cerullo is an angel, but the allegations are false, then no punishments. i’m sure florio could answer to this (cause he’s a lawyer and all), but how many witnesses in court end up being criminals/shady characters…i’d bet it’s a pretty high percentage.
also, which one was higher, star jones reminding people “i’m a lawyer” on the view, or florio reminding us that he’s a lawyer?

By: fuhq

fuhq — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:44:58 +0000

sophandros says:
Oct 30, 2012 9:03 AM
showside says:
Oct 29, 2012 11:21 PM
Something tells me Vilma types like that, too.
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And what “something” is that? Please illuminate us.

I mean, it’s not like he was a 3 time All Academic Big East or anything.

Or do you think that Miami just hands out Finance degrees to everyone?

Not everyone silly……..Just the star football players!!

By: tv426

tv426 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:23:23 +0000

Goodell just won’t admit that he got duped by such a low-life, dumbass as Cerullo.

The Saints were right to let this douche go.

I hope Vilma takes Goodell for millions!

By: stew48

stew48 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:17:40 +0000

While I have many reservtions about some of your opinions, I want to thank you for your reporting about the bounty case. For some time, I have wondered why Goodell doesn’t beg to get out before his world crumbles. And, it will.

By: cwmorga

cwmorga — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:37:36 +0000

The police had to be called to escort him from the Saints facility when he was fired because he went ballistic and wouldn’t leave on his own. He’ll never get another job in the NFL because he’s known to be unstable/erratic, not because he’s a whistle blower.

I’m sure there’s a police report or some other record of the incident, and I’m sure it’ll be included in subsequent filings or at least brought up in court.

By: sophandros

sophandros — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:03:55 +0000

showside says:
Oct 29, 2012 11:21 PM
Something tells me Vilma types like that, too.
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And what “something” is that? Please illuminate us.

I mean, it’s not like he was a 3 time All Academic Big East or anything.

Or do you think that Miami just hands out Finance degrees to everyone?

By: mrbigass

mrbigass — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:57:47 +0000

He wants an OC job? Try typing the most important letter in your life and not misspell any words. “Jepodizes”……really………????

By: someidiotfromouthereintheprojects

someidiotfromouthereintheprojects — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:51:22 +0000

this ginsberg guy is just a tacky ambulance chaser lawyer defending a fellow tacky crook in vilma. and this is exactly how the guilty act when they are the character in question: they subvert the reality of the situation and put everyone other than the crook on trial and try to turn the crook into a poor, innocent victim.

By: SeenThisB4

SeenThisB4 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:39:08 +0000

Cerullo was fired for incompetance. Think about that. Good coaches are hard to find. If he is worth his salt, why would he be worried about being known as a snitch? Maybe cause he would have a reputation of being incompetent and a snitch to boot?

This isn’t the school playground Cerullo. It’s the NFL. What are you going to say next? That your dog ate your testimony?

By: 87hollywoodhorn

87hollywoodhorn — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:47:37 +0000

See and the average NFL fan couldn’t even tell you who Cerullo is, theyd probably figure he was some suspended Saints player. Most folks get their information almost exclusively from ESPN and it doesn’t really give coverage to this case in any fair sort of manner.
They just track Goodell”s moves and then whatever Vilma says he’s going to do in court against them. Whatever motion he’s gonna file or however the NFLPA is going to pump the brakes on the whole deal.
When there was evidence like the bounty ledger coming out ESPN was actually quick to bring that out and brief the details to their audience. Well there’s mountains of evidence au contraire to that as well as heaps of discrepancies in aforementioned evidence. Yet ESPN won’t say a thing about that.
If you’ve read every snippet on this story from PFT then you know what I’m talking about. If the public was in the know as anyone who’s read as much as I have, it would have a different outlook as to what this case was.
Goodell should be held accountable for his questionable actions and if any of his people up top sing any songs of ulterior motives, well then he should face a few suspended paychecks and maybe an indefinite ban for his conduct detrimental to the game.
In the meantime, free Sean Payton.

By: mrlaloosh

mrlaloosh — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:07:11 +0000

Apparently Goodell is using the Saints as his sacrificial lamb to protect the NFL owners from taking a huge hit in court regarding the concussion lawsuits. The Commish can point out how he and the owners have come down HARD on a franchise that was allegedly out to hurt players so how can the NFL be held responsible for concussions.
Very slick Roger. Unfortunately your case hinges on allegations from an obviously deranged individual. This clown is a joke. The NFL will be irreparably harmed by the Goodell tactics. Enjoy it while you can Roger. When the full truth comes out YOU will be the next sacrificial lamb the owners throw under the bus to protect their precious bottom line. The billionaires are using you Roger. Good luck.

By: lawyermalloy

lawyermalloy — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:02:09 +0000

“But it will be extremely relevant to the overall appeal and litigation process, given that it makes a full cross examination of Cerullo even more critical to a fair disposition of the case.”
In Your conclusions you make an assumption that a player has a RIGHT to cross examine anyone; Under the current CBA, there is no such right. Remember, the BARGAINED FOR procedures are left entirely to the Commisioner to do, basically ANYTHING he wishes. If this were a court of law I would agree with you, but it’s not!

By: clayton43

clayton43 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:35:34 +0000

Sorry, but to me it doesnt matter as to why he snitched.. when the NFL got that email that gave them enough reason to look into the matter and coaches took their punishment because they knew what was true. I am 100 percent sure this has gone on forever with many team, but they got caught and got people to talk so they get the punishment. End of story and I dont see as to why it is still being debated.

By: 6thsense79

6thsense79 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:37:41 +0000

Really? The NFL is willing to base most if not its entire case on this guy? No wonder they don’t want an impartial arbitrator hearing this.

By: victorlima981

victorlima981 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:49:21 +0000

Why on earth would I hire an individual to be my quality control coach when he cannot even quality control his diction?

By: ilovefoolsball

ilovefoolsball — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:22:41 +0000

Of course those who have a bias against the Saints will interpret this Cerullo as a “Saintly” guy who was just concerned about his job security.

Unfortunately for them, and the NFL, this is not going to give them the conclusion they had hoped for.

By: rmavs

rmavs — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:17:17 +0000

Call it Karma. The Saints are 2-5. The magic is over, New Orleans…

By: brenenostler

brenenostler — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:11:55 +0000

Warren Sapp still thinks Shockey was the snitch.

By: mdd913

mdd913 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:10:03 +0000

truthfactory says: Oct 29, 2012 11:17 PM
I think this only lends credibility to Cerullo. He’s obviously concerned about his ability to work again in the NFL, and rightfully believed that being known as a snitch would jeapordize that.

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Cerullo’s “ability to work again in the NFL” was jeopardized by his flakiness, unexplained absences from work, and increasingly shady behavior that occurred long before anything came out about a “bounty” scandal.

By: cwwgk

cwwgk — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:05:54 +0000

Should the suspended players be able to cross examine Cerullo and Williams? Absolutely. Is the email relevant to the issue the brief is supposed to be addressing (Tagliabue)? Categorically not.

More spaghetti being thrown against the wall by Vilma/Ginsberg.

By: beeroncos

beeroncos — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:55:57 +0000

He drunk-emailed the NFL. That is gold At least he didn’t attach a picture of himself naked.

By: jmclarkent

jmclarkent — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:52:28 +0000

Warren Sapp – Now is a good time to man up and apologize to Shockey (Who is normally an bum-hole, but in this instance…)!

By: packman15

packman15 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:41:45 +0000

Jeopardize one and all!

By: daknight93

daknight93 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:39:50 +0000

Cerullo is a liar…why would Saints fire him because of his knowledge of so called bounties…just senseless, he is covering up real reasons for being fired…this guy is uncredible

By: Stiller43

Stiller43 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:38:55 +0000

Goodell sucks

By: marcinhouston

marcinhouston — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:38:21 +0000

When the Jets coaches and players announce on TV that they are targeting Reggie Bush’s knee or Peyton Manning’s neck nothing happens. When a disgruntled ex-employee with an axe to grind produces hearsay slander against the Saints, the NFL acts immediately and says it has proof that is too sensitive to share. Just shows Roger Goodell is a New York guy and plays for the home team.

By: rashardmendenballs

rashardmendenballs — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:34:37 +0000

For some some reason, this is this unexplained yet predictable phenomenon that both former and current employees of the NFL are great at butchering the English language.

By: Canadianwetbasementsolutions.com

Canadianwetbasementsolutions.com — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:27:31 +0000

Here is the thing about whistle blowers… they usually have a motive other than good will. They usually feel like they have been screwed over by the company they are exposing. BUT, usually what they expose is true. I knew a guy who was fired for a legit reason. He was angry, so he called MicroSoft and exposed that the company was using bootleg MS Office on all of its computers… guess what… they were. He wasn’t trying to help Microsoft, but he used inside info that he learned while working for a company to burn them. Usually whistle blowers tell the truth, even if it is for less than stellar reasons.

By: hallcyon

hallcyon — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:27:24 +0000

Prior to his contacting the league last fall, Cerullo made insinuations in an interview regarding his former employer the New Orleans Saints which can be easily found online.