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Contrite Sean Payton admits mistakes in bounty scandal

By Greg A. Bedard

 |  Globe Staff  

  March 28, 2012

The Saints got into the bounty mess because their leaders exhibited off-the-charts arrogance and the kind of bulletproof mentality that is usually reserved for actual NFL players - and teenagers.

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