The Chirp: #DeflateGate Continues...

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Jul 28, 2015

On Tuesday afternoon, the NFL announced that Commissioner Roger Goodell will uphold Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game suspension for his role in #DeflateGate. As news of the decision spread, athletes from throughout the sports world took to Twitter to react:

Former NFL wide receiver Derrick Mason on the end of the world:

Ppl the world isn't over bc the suspension was upheld and the patriots are not doomed. Well they might be bc of the guys they lost on def..
— Derrick Mason (@deemason85) July 28, 2015

Bucks center John Hensonon being #TeamBrady:

BOOOOO!!! ???? #BradyHive

https://t.co/rGYceTu8L4
— John Henson (@Johnhenson31) July 28, 2015

Former NFL lineman Damien Woodyon the one thing that can never be deflated — #JordanMeme:

Ya’ll gotta chill mane….. pic.twitter.com/BkcwuY6XjO
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) July 28, 2015

Former NHL defenseman Mike Commodoreand more on important questions:

Why direct people to destroy your cell phone? Why not just destroy it yourself, tell no one, and be done with it.
— Mike Commodore (@commie22) July 28, 2015

So it turns out Tom Brady destroyed a lion? Is that what everyone's abuzz about? Heck, we used to do that twice a year.
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) July 28, 2015

(Also, who the hell destroys their cellphone, and doesn't just give it to their kids to play Clash of Clans on?)
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) July 28, 2015

I have to ask this!! When is the NFL and NFLPA contract up they both sign during the CBA?!!!! The one that gave Goodell all this power!!!
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) July 28, 2015

How mad will people be if the Patriots go back to back this season? Heads will explode, that's how mad.
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) July 28, 2015

NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpeon logic gaps:

Brady fans and supporters. I'm waiting for your explanations.
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) July 28, 2015

What am I missing?
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) July 28, 2015

Im going to court. I have evidence that could prove my innocence. I tell judge i destroyed this evidence, but I'm still innocent.
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) July 28, 2015

…and the sweet science of destruction:

????"@toddkhanna: @ShannonSharpe pic.twitter.com/AfZhjq9gXT"
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) July 28, 2015

Former NFL tight end Tom Crabtreeon crime and punishment:

This further supports the theory that deflating footballs is a gateway drug. He's graduated to destroying cellphones. #monster #jailforbrady
— Tom Crabtree (@itsCrab) July 28, 2015

Former USMNT forward Taylor Twellman on what’s really important — the #brands:

Can't wait to hear @Patriots fans explain how Brady destroying his phone was NOT bad for his case or brand. #DeflateGate
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) July 28, 2015

And that’s the bottom line, because Hugh Douglassaid so:

Bottom line playing rules apply to EVERYONE!! Including the best!! #DeflateGate #TomBrady #ColdBlooded
— Hugh Douglas (@Bighugh53) July 28, 2015

Former NFL lineman David Diehlon #ReadyForJimmy:

You know this was Jimmy Garappolo's response when he heard that Brady's suspension was upheld. #GaroppoloTime pic.twitter.com/Y0aEiSRrmq
— David Diehl (@davediehl66) July 28, 2015

Rams defensive end Chris Longon #jokes:

My assistant Jack Daniels and I actually destroy a cell phone every four months or so. Usually just the screen but I get it. — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) July 28, 2015

…and on Social Media Editor Rule #1 — never, ever, miss an opportunity to re-share:

Any of you geniuses taking that as a shot at 12 may wanna read my deflategate article….

— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) July 28, 2015

Let me tweet that link again for some of you ultra sensitive ultra reactive non joking taking IDIOTS https://t.co/7o0CsE5DOj

— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) July 28, 2015

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