The NFL punished the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday for the "bounty" program they administered from 2009 through 2011, and the severity of the penalties shocked everyone throughout the league. Here's a slice of what some current players are saying about the news on Twitter.
I am speechless. Sean Payton is a great man, coach, and mentor. The best there is. I need to hear an explanation for this punishment
â Drew Brees (@drewbrees) March 21, 2012
Rodger is going hard in the paint! To all my former teammates keep your head up y'all will make it through this
â Carl Nicks (@bigbrickhouse77) March 21, 2012
OMG!!!!!! That's unreal!
â James Harrison (@jharrison9292) March 21, 2012
Walking around NOLA, it's like the whole city got put on suspension.
â Alan Faneca (@afan66) March 21, 2012
I commend Commissioner Goodell on his discipline of the NO Saints. Coaches and front office should be held to a higher standard than players
â Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) March 21, 2012
This Will Get Rid Any Bounty In The NFL...I'm Throwing Out My Bounty Paper Towels Just To Be Safe!!
â QMikell27 (@QMikell27) March 21, 2012
Wow, that's a little harsh
â Aaron Curry (@AaronCurry51) March 21, 2012
My internet goes down and Tebow gets traded and Saints gets the Death Penalty .#wow
â shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) March 21, 2012
Regardless of what people think of him that don't know him Greg Williams changed the course of my football career. I am forever grateful!
â ryan clark (@RealRClark25) March 21, 2012
To all the saints fans I'm not laughing this is serious and the nfl is not playing I like beating y'all when y'all at your best
â Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) March 21, 2012
Shocked by the harsh punishments but pumped for my visit to New Orleans tomorrow with the Saints!!!
â Chris Chamberlain (@Chambo57) March 21, 2012
Tebow to the JETS BLAH BLAH..... but the saint coach gone for the yr im shocked, which do u think will have more of a effect on the teams?
â Ben Tate (@BenTateRB) March 21, 2012
Not surprised Saints targeted Cam. Number 1 pick and division rival.
â Geoff Schwartz (@GeoffSchwartz74) March 21, 2012
We all love hard hits,but when the intension is to put someone out of commission, that's too far. @NFL players health is sacrificed already
â Marisa Miller (@marisamiller) March 21, 2012






















