San Francisco— If a 49er pulled off a 49im, then he earned a bounty payout.
Minnesota— Minnesotas seldom-talked about bouSports Central / Bounty Bay Onlinenty system, nicknamed Mute on the Bounty, was often overlooked in Minneapolis. Thats because it was often overshadowed by stories about boat scandals, Whizzonators, Randy Moss-moonings, or Favre.
San Diego— Chargers players who made the big hits got credits to their Charge Account, and used their cards for purchases at Southern California area package stores, head shops, gentlemens clubs, and black market supplement dealers.
Before reacting harshly, the league needs to take a deep breath and realize that bounties are a part of the game, and have been for decades. They shouldnt condone it, nor should they outlaw it. They shoulddealwith it. Why? Because everybodys doing it, and everybodysbeendoing it. In ct, every team in the NFL has, andhas had, its own unique bounty system, each with a distinctive name and distinctive stipulations.
The NFL is investigating the New Orleans Saints, alleging that former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and several defensive players maintained a bounty program to reward players for injuring targeted players. Is this anything to be alarmed about?
Its going to be exciting just what he brings to a team, he brings his leadership, just the way he approaches the game. He has the it ctor when it comes to winning games. He had it over his time with the Colts and now hes got a chance to do it here. Were all excited to have him on the team.— Broncos LB Joe Mays on Peyton Manning
New England— Not only does Bill Belichick institute a bounty system, he has video proof that bounty programs exist for 31 other teams. For New England players, an opponent disappear from a game was rewarded in the Patriot Missing bounty program.
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Chicago— For members of the Chicago Bears, an opposing player Hibernate meant you were due a payment from the bounty fund. Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus was a frequent collector, but the hunter became the hunted when officials at NBC offered a bounty to anyone who could get Butkus off 1980s sitcomMy Two Dads.
Houston— Head coach Gary Kubiak may have looked the other way when bounties were mentioned, but theres no mistaking his influence on the system when a Texan collected a Kubi-Snack.
Dallas— In the Big D, the Cowboys Seeing Stars bounty system involved targeting the oppositions best players. Was Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in any way a part of the program? Who knows, but Cowboys players often claimed to be Jonesing for a bounty payout, some often in excess of the $20,000 placed on the head of former Eagles defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan.
New York Giants— In the Giants bounty program, payments are code-named Theismann Trophies in honor of Lawrence Taylor, who was known for offering bounties thatonlyhe was eligible to win, often winning them and using the proceeds for a number of illegal activities.
Green Bay— When a Packer player knocks out an opponent, he is rewarded with High Cheese, a payment which includes cash and the option to by purely symbolic stock in the team.
Washington Redskins— In Washington,Eden Eternal Gold. Redskins players received Capitol Gains by cashing in on a bounty.
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Kansas City— Instead of setting bounties, the Chiefs made Reservations, and a player who accepted these reservations went after the targeted opponent.
New Orleans— When a New Orleans opponent was targeted for Sainthood, that meant he could expect Saints bounty hunters coming after him.
Cleveland— In Cleveland, home of the Dawg Pound, Browns players who collected a bounty proudly boast Ive Got a Boner.
Tampa Bay— It is rumored that Warren Sapp said that any Buccaneer who earned a bounty could collect the money stashed in the Tampa Bay dressing room in Davey Jones Locker.
Denver— Broncos players looking for bounty glory sought to leave opponents numb. Hence, the Things to Do in Denver When Youre Deadenedbounty system.
Baltimore— Who else but Ray Lewis would be in charge of the Ravens bounty scheme? In the Dough, Ray, Me system, players received cash for knockout blows, but only after review and approval from Lewis.
Buflo— What does a Bill receive for KOing an opponent? Buflo Chips, of course, redeemable for cash, groceries, or lost helmets in the Bills bounty commissary.
The Saints, however, are likely to take the brunt of the ll because their bounty system was outed. Maybe the Saints should have offered cash incentives to players and coaches who didnt divulge sensitive information about activities that the league strictly discourages. Already, the NFL is played under enough rules and regulations; the Bounty Bay Onlinelast thing the league needs is more whistle-blowers.
Seattle— In Seattle, where the 12th Man cheers on the home team, the Seahawks administered the10thMan bounty program, whereby a Seahawks was rewarded for knocking out a player, thereby leaving the opposition one man short.
Jacksonville— If a Jacksonville player were bound by a Jag Order, then he was seeking to collect on a bounty.
Pittsburgh— In Pittsburghs Terrible Bowels bounty program, Steelers can earn money by knocking the you-know-what out of opponents.
New York Jets— In the Jets Broadway Jolt system Buy RuneScape Gold, players can earn a bounty in two ways: by knocking an opponent out of the game, or by correctly naming all of Antonio Cromarties children. Unfortunately for Mark Sanchez, no bounty is given for crippling the teams playoff chances.
Indianapolis— One has to be heartless to seek rewards for hurting opponents. Thats not a problem in Indys Colt Blooded bounty system.
Interesting note: Brett Favre is the only player in NFL history to be a target in the bounty systems of all 32 NFL teams, including Green Bays.
Cincinnati— In Cincinnati, the bounty payments ll under the jurisdiction of the Jungle Juice system, whereby Bengals, for a change, received time off forbadbehavior, earning days off for injuring an opponent.
Philadelphia Eagles— Ryan, often called the godther of NFL bounty systems, left a lasting legacy in Philadelphia. He was, however, smart enough not to talk about. Thus, the legend of the Bounty Bowl Muffle. Nowadays, Eagles players cash in bounties by way of the Buddy System, and, in true Ryan shion, are sometimes rewarded for taking shots at their own coaches.
St. Louis— In the Show Me State, the Rams Mo. Money bounty system not only rewarded players for injuring opponents, but often for just merely tackles.
Atlanta— The Falcons Dirty Bird bounty encourages injuring opponents by any means necessary.
The only thing alarming in this whole situation is the inability of players and coaches to keep a secret. You want an alarm? Okay, Ill set it to go off so everyone can wake up and realize thatallteams have bounty systems, in one form or another. In the NFL, bounties are like a-holes — everybodys got one, or, in the case of the New York Jets, more than one.
Tennessee— If a Titan player rendered an opponent helpless, he was rewarded by virtue of Tennessees Involuntary State bounty system.
Carolina— Taking a page from folk singer James Taylor, the Panthers Carolina On My Mind bounty system actually condones head shots on opponents.
Oakland— Of course the Raiders employ a bounty system, and the late Al Davis was all for it. In the Al-i-money system, payouts are made in official Raiders currency featuring the head shot of Jack Tatum, a denomination which is easily laundered and practically untraceable.
Arizona— If, say, you are Darnell Dockett and you knocked the opponents quarterback out of the game, you have earned your Just Deserts.
Detroit— If a Detroit player disabled an opponent, he would receive the Lions Share bounty payoff.
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Miami— The Dolphins took NFL immorality to new levels with the Miami Vice bounty system, which members of the 1972 team still insist was the NFLs best.
