Seahawks defensive Michael Bennett and Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett are brothers. They are also two of the most outspoken individuals in the NFL.

I don’t have an issue with being outspoken. After all, that’s why we have first amendment rights. What I have an issue with is using the ESPN platform to call out your peers.

Why did the Bennett brothers agree to an interview that they knew would air at the start of the football season? I don’t get it? Why not do this after the season ends and tell the network to air it in March or April. I’m sure they could have done that but they wanted the interview to be broadcast now. 

They chose to have the interview now because they want attention. They want attention because they are trying to build the Bennett brand. After all, professional sports is a business and the Bennett brothers just want to capitalize on their notoriety.  

That’s my issue with all of this. Going after your peers to prove that you are outspoken and honest is wrong. If you have something to say to Cam Newton or any other player in the league, say it to their face or in private. Don’t do it through the media. 

The Bennett’s will learn a valuable lesson when all said and done. Loose lips sink ships. They are going to alienate their peers and teammates and when they do, they’ll find that the NFL is a cold, lonely place when you’re an outcast. 

I guess it doesn’t matter when you care more about talking than playing.