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"Troubling report by Jay Glazer regarding league hiring of fired Saints employee. Unbelievable," Payton tweeted. The Saints dismissed Cerullo after their Super Bowl winning season because the team claimed he lied about two personal leaves of absence.
Who was the whistleblower for Bountygate? ›
Whistleblower. In 2012, ESPN reported that former New Orleans Saints defensive assistant Mike Cerullo contacted the NFL regarding a bounty program after the 2009 postseason. Cerullo was released after the 2009 postseason for poor performance and lying about personal leave according to the New Orleans Saints.
How much compensation for hiring Sean Payton? ›
In order to land him, Denver's new ownership group put up the money to seal the deal. According to NBC Sports' Peter King, Sean Payton's contract with the Broncos is for five years and “in the neighborhood of” $18 million a year.
Why did Sean Payton lose his job? ›
Payton left on his own accord, not as a direct cause of any one thing or a decision made by someone else. He announced his departure during a Tuesday press conference in 2022. “I felt like it was time maybe heading into training camp,” Payton said. “I felt the time was right for me.”
Why did Walter Payton get suspended? ›
Payton was suspended without pay for the 2012 season for his role in a scheme to pay players who hurt opponents and knocked them out of games, a scandal that became known as Bountygate.
Why was Bountygate bad? ›
'Bountygate' subtracts from others' worth and erodes the necessary communal bonds for sports to flourish. If the goal is to obtain a win or profit by inflicting harm, then this objective is blind to whether the means are unethical or not.
Did Sean Payton get fined? ›
Sean Payton apparently refused to pay the NFL after being hit with a $100,000 fine over COVID in 2020.
Who is the lowest paid NFL coach? ›
The NFL cutoff is roughly $4 million with coaches including Mike McDaniels (Miami Dolphins) and Kevin Stefanski (Cleveland Browns) at the bottom of the scale. Entry level salaries in the NBA are now around $3 million for coaches like Jamahl Mosley (Orlando Magic).
Is Sean Payton the highest-paid coach in the NFL? ›
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton is now the highest-paid coach in U.S. sports leagues. Of course, this could change if Belichick lands with a new team and gets another monster contract. Payton earns “roughly” $18 million per year, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico.com.
What is the average salary of an NFL coach? ›
What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Nfl Football Coach Jobs
| City | Annual Salary | Monthly Pay |
|---|
| San Jose, CA | $50,017 | $4,168 |
| Benicia, CA | $49,340 | $4,111 |
| Oakland, CA | $48,917 | $4,076 |
| Hayward, CA | $48,833 | $4,069 |
6 more rows“I felt like it was time maybe heading into training camp,” Payton said. “I felt the time was right for me.” Payton spent 15 seasons with the Saints, joining the team one year after Hurricane Katrina in 2006 and leading the team to their first Super Bowl in 2009.
What did Sean Payton do after he got suspended? ›
Back in 2012, Payton was suspended from the NFL for a year. As a result, he went to Texas to coach his son's youth football team.
What was the bounty on Brett Favre? ›
Brett Favre was one of the players the New Orleans Saints targeted in their bounty program. In fact, the NFL revealed Monday that the prize for knocking Favre out of the 2010 NFC Championship game was an astounding $35,000.
Who was the whistleblower in the whistleblower? ›
The Whistleblower is based on the experiences of Kathryn Bolkovac, an American police officer who in 1999 was assigned to serve as a peacekeeper with the United Nations in post-war Bosnia. While there, she reportedly discovered a sex-trafficking ring which served and was facilitated by other peacekeepers.
Is Gregg Williams still coaching? ›
Gregg Williams (born July 15, 1958) is an American football coach who is currently the defensive coordinator for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He recently served as the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) from 2019 to 2020.
How was Bountygate uncovered? ›
A whistleblower exposed the scheme during the 2010 offseason, and the NFL began looking into the allegations. But the investigation bogged down—and was stalled until late in 2011. That's when things got serious. Four New Orleans players were also suspended six weeks later but were soon reinstated.
How much of home team is true? ›
Home Team is a true story but takes liberties with certain elements of the Bountygate scandal, causing controversy among viewers. Sean Payton actually coached his son's middle school football team during his suspension from the NFL.
