SPORTING NEWS: The Washington Redskins reportedly rewarded players for big hits through a bounty system under defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, similar to the one unearthed in an NFL investigation into the New Orleans Saints.
Four players, three of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity, informed The Washington Post of details behind a bounty system under Williams. Three of the players said Williams gave out thousands for hits and paid premium dollars for “kill shots” that knocked a star player on the opposing team out of the game, the newspaper reported.
“You got compensated more for a kill shot than you did other hits,” said a former player, who spoke on condition of anonymity… (more)
