Pats video department strikes again - The Orange Mane

BigPlayShay · 11-02-2008, 09:46 AM

Well, not as big a strike as last time around, but still interesting

Patriots' DVD saved DT Wilfork from suspension by NFL

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3678394

Commissioner Roger Goodell was poised to suspend New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork due to his previous illegal hits over the past two seasons, but a DVD from the Patriots' video department saved him from at least a forced week off this season, league sources told ESPN.

Wilfork's wife Bianca, who joined Wilfork for the meeting, handed Goodell the DVD with a different camera angle that showed Wilfork may not have hit Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler in the head on a play in the Oct. 20 meeting between the Broncos and Patriots.

On the alternate DVD, Cutler could be seen picking himself up and patting Wilfork on the helmet after the play.

Wilfork started his meeting with Goodell admitting a hit to Buffalo Bills quarterback J.P. Losman last season was a cheap shot, but when the commissioner started to to review the alleged late hit on Cutler, Wilfork's wife handed the commissioner the new DVD.

Wilfork was fined $35,000 but not suspended.

Chris Mortensen is a senior NFL analyst for ESPN.

ludo21 · 11-02-2008, 10:00 AM

Guy is a huge a turd and will do something again, Goodell should have punished harder this time to prevent something in the future happening.

jmz313 · 11-02-2008, 10:56 AM

It's a shame that the NFL fines and suspensions are as news worthy as they are.

bombquixote · 11-02-2008, 11:57 AM

"Wilfork's wife Bianca, who joined Wilfork for the meeting, handed Goodell the DVD with a different camera angle..."

Is "handed Goodell the DVD" a euphemism?

oubronco · 11-02-2008, 12:03 PM

BEEOTCH what's she thinkin

11-02-2008, 09:46 AM	#1
BigPlayShay Ring of Famer Novaking Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,241 Adopt-a-Bronco: Got Cut	Pats video department strikes again Well, not as big a strike as last time around, but still interesting Patriots' DVD saved DT Wilfork from suspension by NFL http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3678394 Commissioner Roger Goodell was poised to suspend New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork due to his previous illegal hits over the past two seasons, but a DVD from the Patriots' video department saved him from at least a forced week off this season, league sources told ESPN. Wilfork's wife Bianca, who joined Wilfork for the meeting, handed Goodell the DVD with a different camera angle that showed Wilfork may not have hit Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler in the head on a play in the Oct. 20 meeting between the Broncos and Patriots. On the alternate DVD, Cutler could be seen picking himself up and patting Wilfork on the helmet after the play. Wilfork started his meeting with Goodell admitting a hit to Buffalo Bills quarterback J.P. Losman last season was a cheap shot, but when the commissioner started to to review the alleged late hit on Cutler, Wilfork's wife handed the commissioner the new DVD. Wilfork was fined $35,000 but not suspended. Chris Mortensen is a senior NFL analyst for ESPN.

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11-02-2008, 10:00 AM	#2
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,985 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Guy is a huge a turd and will do something again, Goodell should have punished harder this time to prevent something in the future happening.

11-02-2008, 10:56 AM	#3
jmz313 Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 982	It's a shame that the NFL fines and suspensions are as news worthy as they are.

11-02-2008, 11:57 AM	#4
bombquixote Ring of Famer 11-5 in 2009 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Perineum Posts: 1,098	"Wilfork's wife Bianca, who joined Wilfork for the meeting, handed Goodell the DVD with a different camera angle..." Is "handed Goodell the DVD" a euphemism?

11-02-2008, 12:03 PM	#5
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 20,686	BEEOTCH what's she thinkin