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Saints still won't take responsibility
Former player Steve Gleason is alone in expressing regret over bounty scandal
Originally Published: August 22, 2012
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Jeffri Chadiha | ESPN.com
Thank you, Steve Gleason, for at least providing some sensible perspective on the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal that has rocked the NFL. You said something that should've been stated months ago. You gave credence to the fact that the team's bounty program shouldn't have been so easily dismissed by current players. You also did something that shouldn't be underestimated: You showed that it's OK for somebody tied to that team to take issue with how the Saints conducted business.
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