On Monday, the NFL handed down stiff punishments for the Patriots and Tom Brady for their involvement in Deflategate. Here's what athletes had to say...
Former 49ers WR Jerry Rice:
To win four Super Bowl is outstanding. I know Tom Brady is a great competitor and leader. I feel sorry for him and patriots nation!
— Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) May 11, 2015
49ers WR Torrey Smith:
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) May 11, 2015
Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson:
Well done @NFL ..........#DeflateGate
— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) May 11, 2015
Patriots LeGarrette Blount:
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS!!! SMH#PATSNATION STAND UP!!!!!
— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) May 11, 2015
Former 49ers safety Donte Whitner:
What's even worse is that people want to see him fall because of his greatness! #FreeTomBrady
— DonteHitner (@DonteWhitner) May 11, 2015
Dodgers starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy:
*ding* said the NFL's random punishment generator after a long weekend of making whirring and sputtering noises
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) May 11, 2015
Dodgers starting pitcher Brett Anderson:
Tom Brady getting more free time to spend with Gisele isn't ever going to be a punishment.
— Brett Anderson (@BrettAnderson35) May 11, 2015
49ers defensive lineman Darnell Dockett:
You have to the love the patriots . They do anything to win a Super Bowl . #mytypeofteam
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) May 11, 2015
Colts long snapper Matt Overton:
October 18th will be quite a day here in Indy
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS) May 11, 2015Former NFL linebacker Shawn Merriman:
It's a good thing the @nfl suspended Tom Brady now everyone knows that NOBODY is above the system #NFL #FairGame
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) May 11, 2015
Hall of Fame TE Shannon Sharpe:
Exactly what I thought. "@LiveForChrist88: @ShannonSharpe So Brady gets suspended 4 games.. Too much? Not enough? Or just right?"
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) May 11, 2015
NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson:
With Tom Brady being suspended for 4 games, the Commissioner came down hard & fair. Tom, the fans will miss you for those games!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 11, 2015
I'm going to miss Tom Brady's championship pedigree for those 4 games, he's the reason I watch the Patriots every Sunday!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 11, 2015
