Panther Reactions To Bounty Gate

[Kettle]

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Hurney

Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said it's "very disappointing" to learn the New Orleans Saints placed bounties on his team's franchise quarterback, Cam Newton, as well as other players around the league.

"Obviously you don't like to see anything like that," Hurney said. "I think anybody can imagine how you feel -- whether it's your starting quarterback or any of your players (being targeted). Player safety is the number one issue in the league right now."

Gross

Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross called the Saints' actions "appalling," although he wasn't particularly surprised.

When Gross first heard the news that Newton was a target, he said, "The first thing I would say is that it shows how good Cam is -- that he makes your list of top four quarterbacks to go after. But I think the bounty thing is completely unprofessional. I'm happy the league has made it known it won't be tolerated."

In hindsight, Gross said he was not surprised by the Saints' actions.

He pointed to safety Roman Harper's late hit in the end zone on Carolina wide receiver Steve Smith last season after Smith had crossed the goal line for a touchdown in a Panthers' home game.

Harper was flagged on the play for unsportsmanlike conduct.

"A lot of times they were extra shovey or you could say even a little bit dirty," Gross said. "I guess when you look back on it and start connecting the dots it doesn't surprise me."

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[Moose87Banks]

I like Gross' comments.

[Wyank]

Personally would rather the Panther players say nothing and just take it out on the Saints on the field scoreboard wise.

[Mr. Scot]

Wonder if Smitty said anything about it.

(anything printable)

[megadeth078]

Personally would rather the Panther players say nothing and just take it out on the Saints on the field scoreboard wise.

At long as they respond with maturity and level-headedness. It's not like anyone is saying "I knew those douchebags were up to no good. Sh*t franchise is sh*t" or making any references to hurricanes.

[Kettle]

They had Cam's comments, but I think those have already been discussed so I didn't quote them.

[Wyank]

At long as they respond with maturity and level-headedness. It's not like anyone is saying "I knew those douchebags were up to no good. Sh*t franchise is sh*t" or any references to hurricanes.

Yeah I know there is no way they can avoid commenting on it since every media session they go through will ask them what they think on the subject. They have to talk to about it. I just want to see the Panther's sweep them this year by a wide margain on the scoreboard.

[Mr. Scot]

I guess you could say Smith gave his comments directly to Sean Payton.

[Future of the Funchise]

That's all good and dandy, but what has B. Lafell said?

[Snake]

That's all good and dandy, but what has B. Lafell said?

Ooooweee Gregggy. Saints B trippin

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

Yeah in the second game the Panthers were extra vocal to Payton and staff about the dirty play of game 1...really woulda been awesome if we werent blown out in the second half.

Did someone have a bounty when they rolled on Payton's leg two years ago? Well earned..lol

[usmcpanthers]

Well jimmy graham rolled into paytons leg doubt they had bounties on their own coach lol. Who knows lol.

[Xrated]

smith said a bunch of stuff that made chuck norris blush

[Hairless Cat]

Ive been wondering what Smitty said to Payton in that one game and if it might have been related to all this- ie Shockey had mentioned to a team mate or two what the taints were up to