PFT Live: Today is the day former Saints assistant coach Gregg Williams will testify against Saints players Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith in the bounty scandal. Mike Florio examines which side has the greater leverage in the case. (NBC Sports)
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ProFootballTalk: Jonathan Vilma wants Roger Goodell to to recuse himself as the arbitrator for the Saints' bounty suspensions appeal, but will Goodell do so? His decision will have lasting legal and PR implications. (NBC Sports)
PFT Live: Mike Florio gives NFL commissioner Roger Goodell credit for somewhat scaling back the suspensions for players involved in the Bountygate scandal, but thinks Goodell could have gone further in bargaining penalties with the players. (NBC Sports)
PFT Live: With NFL commissioner Roger Goodell yet to announce a ruling on Bountygate suspensions, Mike Florio questions his delay and the possibility of the NFL backing off the suspensions at a not-so-prime time. (NBC Sports)
PFT Live: Mike Florio weighs in on the upcoming meeting between Roger Goodell and the four players issued Bountygate suspensions and ponders what Goodell's strategy will be, recommending that the commissioner find a way to lessen the penalties. Florio also examines whether the overlooked Cardinals could surprise the Patriots in Week 2, and lauds Vikings rookie kicker Blair Walsh for an historic NFL debut in Week 1. (NBC Sports)
Mike Florio breaks down what the NFL has on the Saints and their alleged bounty system, and what the players are using for their defense. (NBC Sports)
PFT Live: Vikings GM Rick Spielman talks about the league's punishment of the New Orleans Saints' bounty program, the 2009 NFC title game where quarterback Brett Favre was targeted and more. (NBC Sports)
Did Roger Goodell handle the Saints' bounty situation well? Were the penalties fair? And what's in store with Drew Brees' contract situation? (NBC Sports)