Ruling in Saints appeals could come as early as Friday

On Thursday, Commissioner Roger Goodell entertained the bounty-related appeals filed by the Saints, coach Sean Payton, G.M. Mickey Loomis, and assistant head coach Joe Vitt.  According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, a ruling on the appeals could come as early as Friday. Goodell said last week that the appeal process — both the hearing and…