Jonathan Vilma wants to see NFL's 'bounty' evidence

[polamalubeast]

NEW ORLEANS -- Suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma said Thursday that he wouldn't cooperate with the NFL's investigation into his team's "bounty" system because Commissioner Roger Goodell refused to show him the evidence of his alleged wrongdoing.

In an exclusive interview with NFL.com at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Vilma publicly spoke for the first time since he filed a defamation lawsuit against the league. He also addressed his season-long suspension, which he's appealing.



While Vilma has been vocal on Twitter about his innocence after the punishments came out, he refused to be interviewed during the league's extensive investigation. He explained why Thursday.

"We asked for evidence, and he (Goodell) wouldn't give it to us," Vilma told NFL.com. "How can I defend myself when I don't know what I'm defending against? It's just logical, things that people decided to ignore."


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[Count Steeler]

I don't like the lack of transparency from the Commish. If the evidence is cut and dry, release it to the NFLPA and the suspended players. They deserve as much.