Players on Twitter upset over 'bounty' discipline

CharityMike · 05-02-2012, 03:08 PM

he Twitterverse has spoken, and NFL players are not on board with the"bounty" discipline handed down to four current and former New Orleans Saints.

At a base level, this is surprising. The league has essentially come down on those involved in a pay-for-performance scheme that rewarded players for threatening the livelihood of contemporaries. Why would any player be upset about punishments designed -- at least indirectly -- to make the game safer?

The answer likely goes back to the NFL brotherhood. To players, Jonathan Vilma isn't seen as a monster with the "bounty" checkbook. He's a 30-year-old three-time Pro Bowler whose career was just taken out of his hands by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Here's a sample of what players are saying:

Lance Moore
✔
@LanceMoore16
I wish I could say what I want to say right now, but I know that all eyes are on us right now. I'll just say it sucks, but we'll be fine!

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RaginCajun83 · 05-02-2012, 03:11 PM

They need to be careful what they say cause god knows Goddell might suspend them for that too, Chris Kruewe was all smiles so I had to put him in his place though

Halo · 05-02-2012, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

They need to be careful what they say cause god knows Goddell might suspend them for that too, Chris Kruewe was all smiles so I had to put him in his place though

You're absolutely right.... I wish the players would just shut the trap and move on. But people also have a right to speak their mind. I feel for Vilma and Will Smith, but we have to move on.

BGWhoDat · 05-02-2012, 03:45 PM

Just seen a picture from Adam Shefter...

Adam Schefter's Photos | Facebook

Steelers players defending Vilma..

Rugby Saint II · 05-02-2012, 04:33 PM

Almost all players will feel that the punishment was too harsh. They had team mates doing the same thing. Now I'm pretty sure the public will not appreciate how harsh this is.

breesfan27 · 05-02-2012, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

Chris Kruewe was all smiles so I had to put him in his place though

Hahaha! I did too! Seems someone's still a little mad his boyfriend Brett lost him the only chance at a Super Bowl.

saintfan · 05-02-2012, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

You're absolutely right.... I wish the players would just shut the trap and move on. But people also have a right to speak their mind. I feel for Vilma and Will Smith, but we have to move on.

Not me. Not even a little. Not at all. I want them to speak up. Plenty have already? Goodell isn't going to do a damn thing - there's nothing he can do to stop free speech is there?

breesfan27 · 05-02-2012, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Not me. Not even a little. Not at all. I want them to speak up. Plenty have already? Goodell isn't going to do a damn thing - there's nothing he can do to stop free speech is there?

I 100% agree!

05-02-2012, 03:08 PM	#1
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Players on Twitter upset over 'bounty' discipline he Twitterverse has spoken, and NFL players are not on board with the"bounty" discipline handed down to four current and former New Orleans Saints. At a base level, this is surprising. The league has essentially come down on those involved in a pay-for-performance scheme that rewarded players for threatening the livelihood of contemporaries. Why would any player be upset about punishments designed -- at least indirectly -- to make the game safer? The answer likely goes back to the NFL brotherhood. To players, Jonathan Vilma isn't seen as a monster with the "bounty" checkbook. He's a 30-year-old three-time Pro Bowler whose career was just taken out of his hands by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Here's a sample of what players are saying: Lance Moore ✔ @LanceMoore16 I wish I could say what I want to say right now, but I know that all eyes are on us right now. I'll just say it sucks, but we'll be fine! read more:NFL.com news: Players on Twitter upset over 'bounty' discipline Attached Thumbnails
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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	They need to be careful what they say cause god knows Goddell might suspend them for that too, Chris Kruewe was all smiles so I had to put him in his place though Halo, UK_WhoDat and breesfan27 like this.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,583 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 They need to be careful what they say cause god knows Goddell might suspend them for that too, Chris Kruewe was all smiles so I had to put him in his place though You're absolutely right.... I wish the players would just shut the trap and move on. But people also have a right to speak their mind. I feel for Vilma and Will Smith, but we have to move on. Beastmode likes this.

05-02-2012, 04:37 PM	#6
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 Chris Kruewe was all smiles so I had to put him in his place though Hahaha! I did too! Seems someone's still a little mad his boyfriend Brett lost him the only chance at a Super Bowl.

05-02-2012, 05:28 PM	#7
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by Halo You're absolutely right.... I wish the players would just shut the trap and move on. But people also have a right to speak their mind. I feel for Vilma and Will Smith, but we have to move on. Not me. Not even a little. Not at all. I want them to speak up. Plenty have already? Goodell isn't going to do a damn thing - there's nothing he can do to stop free speech is there? pherein and kcsaints like this.

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BGWhoDat Who Dat Writer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 241	Just seen a picture from Adam Shefter... Adam Schefter's Photos \| Facebook Steelers players defending Vilma..

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	Almost all players will feel that the punishment was too harsh. They had team mates doing the same thing. Now I'm pretty sure the public will not appreciate how harsh this is.

05-02-2012, 05:39 PM	#8
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by saintfan Not me. Not even a little. Not at all. I want them to speak up. Plenty have already? Goodell isn't going to do a damn thing - there's nothing he can do to stop free speech is there? I 100% agree! saintfan likes this.

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