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03:06 PM ET 12.11 | An appeal hearing overseen by former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue vacated the discipline for the four players suspended by the NFL for their role in the New Orleans Saints bounty case. The decision, an official ruling on behalf of the NFL, reverses the punishment for Scott Fujita, Anthony Hargrove, Will Smith and Jonathan Vilma. Tagliabue supported the league's findings in the case, but noted the role played by the coaches and the Saints organization in a tersely worded statement.

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December 11, 2012 03:30 PM ET

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Xmas comes early for the Saints

Joe Mammy

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December 11, 2012 04:32 PM ET

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Originally posted 04:21 PM ET 12.11 by Dolemite censored

Way for the players for fight for and preserve their jobs and income.Ben Roethlisberger should re-think suing Goodell from the suspension a couple of years back.

I wonder if the Rooney family had any problem with that suspension...

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December 11, 2012 04:43 PM ET

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The guilty players in this whole fiasco should just shut their mouths and move on. I have little sympathy for players worried about their own livelihoods and reputation when they plotted to injure and risk other players' livelihood. All the decision made today did was fault the coaches and franchise over the guilty players.

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December 11, 2012 04:56 PM ET

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Originally posted 04:43 PM ET 12.11 by Hoffa The Great

The guilty players in this whole fiasco should just shut their mouths and move on. I have little sympathy for players worried about their own livelihoods and reputation when they plotted to injure and risk other players' livelihood. All the decision made today did was fault the coaches and franchise over the guilty players.

Sets a great precedent. Sure you're adults but that doesn't mean you have to be responsible for your behavior. Pathetic.

Jakester

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December 11, 2012 05:02 PM ET

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I sincerely hope someone "cleanly" takes out Vilma's knee and ends his career. What a POS

Mangler.

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December 11, 2012 05:22 PM ET

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Alright Paul...good job!!! Goodell thinks hes a tyrant!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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December 11, 2012 05:22 PM ET

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Didnt i say Schaub is the weak link on the Texans team?

CREEPY FACE !!

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December 11, 2012 07:21 PM ET

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Originally posted 05:02 PM ET 12.11 by Mangler.

I sincerely hope someone "cleanly" takes out Vilma's knee and ends his career. What a POS

Really? did you see any clips with Vilma playing dirty ball? Espn and all the other sport stations wouldve showned it...over and over again!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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December 11, 2012 07:23 PM ET

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Originally posted 07:21 PM ET 12.11 by CREEPY FACE !!

Really? did you see any clips with Vilma playing dirty ball? Espn and all the other sport stations wouldve showned it...over and over again!!!

I havent seen please show me!!! If it doesnt fit...you must acquit!!! Hey OJ save me a bologna sandwich!