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Though the NFL remained tight-lipped about its investigation into the alleged bounty system the Saints employed defensively the past three seasons, there were indications Thursday the punishments looming for the club, and perhaps some of its players, may not be imposed quickly.
Commissioner Roger Goodell has given no inkling of when he may announce the fines and suspensions that could be imposed against key Saints executives and players, or if the club will be stripped of draft picks. All of those possibilities were mentioned by the NFL when it revealed its investigation last Friday.
Still, operating more on experience and intuition given the dearth of clear signals, it was widely believed the league would act before the owners' meeting begins in Palm Beach, Fla., on March 26 when both Goodell and Coach Sean Payton are scheduled to hold press conferences. Fines and suspensions could be imposed at any time, the reasoning went, but the Saints do not have a first-round pick in next month's draft, and if the NFL is going to make the franchise even more short-handed in the draft, it would presumably provide New Orleans with time to assess its options.
By James Varney / Times-Picayune
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