stillers4me
03-06-2012, 04:42 PM
As NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell continues to investigate, the issue of bounties, i.e., players being rewarded for hits that knocked opponents out of games, has become the sport’s hottest topic. Some current and former players and coaches have offered the opinion that bounties are no big deal and are prevalent throughout the league, while others see the issue as critical to player safety.
Count Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert among the latter.
“My position is the position of the (Steelers) organization,” said Colbert. “Never, ever would we condone anything like that.”
In an era where player safety and concussion awareness are at the forefront, Colbert said injuring another player intentionally does not belong in the game..............
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http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Bounties-seen-as-player-safety-issue/688bcc61-73dd-4c2c-bd6d-797034ef26a0
Count Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert among the latter.
“My position is the position of the (Steelers) organization,” said Colbert. “Never, ever would we condone anything like that.”
In an era where player safety and concussion awareness are at the forefront, Colbert said injuring another player intentionally does not belong in the game..............
read more @
http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Bounties-seen-as-player-safety-issue/688bcc61-73dd-4c2c-bd6d-797034ef26a0