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Nick Barnett took to Twitter yesterday in response to chatter about NFL fines.
The league dished out $321,750 in fines for week one, $100,000 of which came straight from the pocket of Ndamukong Suh (a repeat offender) as punishment for a low block on Vikings center John Sullivan. In total, 19 players were fined—16 defensive players and three offensive players. Washington's DeAngelo Hall was docked $20,000 for a horse-collar tackle on DeSean Jackson.
Here's what Barnett had to say:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>People are so gun Ho about having someone lose there week of pay really!!?? Would you like to lose yours!!!??? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ThinkAboutIt&src=hash">#ThinkAboutIt</a></p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379733544333234176">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>How would you feel if you lost a weeks pay for trying to do your job to the best of your ability?</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379734006079946754">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>How would you feel if you lost a weeks pay for trying to do your job to the best of your ability?</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379734006079946754">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I understand rules are rules and players safety comes first.. A NFL career averages 3 years...</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379739684001579008">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The money you make is suppose to carry you thru the rest of your life.. So actually one week could actually mean 15 years!!! </p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379739955062648833">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So many issues with player safety! Don't hit up high. But yet you let 310 plus lineman dive at my legs while my focus is on ball? </p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379741184849379328">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/KevinTreichel">@KevinTreichel</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett">@NickBarnett</a> brains > legs"--- it seems logical but ask players they rather have a concussion then ACL </p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379742018014302208">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/powerbombme">@powerbombme</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett">@NickBarnett</a> two wrongs don't make a right"-- Well said!!</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379742501441380352">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I wish I had solution. I don't. I do think <a href="https://twitter.com/nflcommish">@nflcommish</a> is doing a good job trying to protect both the game and players.. Much to be done</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379744074921943040">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I have had both before I can tell you that both equally are not fun!!! ACL- Concussion... With everything great there are risk!</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379744960771534848">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>My point of bringing all this up was for you to put your self in these players shoes...</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379747218133381120">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/Berzirk">@Berzirk</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett">@NickBarnett</a> The stiff-arm to the head needs to be eliminated. Unfair, one-sided, & dangerous. It's a penalty if defense does it"</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379750856951734272">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>We still allow stiff arms to the face. In my opinion that's dangerous to both head and Neck.</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379751200608235520">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Why is NFL special?? Not everyone can do it! It's a "Dangerous Sport Played By Dangerous or Brave Individuals With extraordinary Talent!"</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379751893800845312">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/tjiacono">@tjiacono</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett">@NickBarnett</a> you're kidding right? Its football."--That's what I been trying to say all day!</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379752832351887360">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Ok well that was fun guys have a good night and GOD bless!! Remember it's just football Smile!!! </p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379753176213520384">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Football safety is very important! We need to protect each other by protecting ourselves.. Rip Damon Janes</p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379754067482136576">September 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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And my personal favorite...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Don't be tweeting me deep tweets when your avatar is your Butt!!! What!!?? </p>— NickBarnett (@NickBarnett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBarnett/statuses/379758767929561088">September 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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