Martellus Bennett blasts NFL for creating an instructional video to show players how to celebrate
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On Wednesday, Executive Vice President of the NFL Troy Vincent tweeted that the league is working on an instructional video to show players "clear examples of appropriate and inappropriate celebrations."
The tweet wasn't well-received, as players, media, and fans alike panned the NFL for spending time on such a trivial aspect of the game.
Green Bay Packers tight end Martellus Bennett, never one to hide his feelings, was particularly critical of the video, going on a tweet rant to express his displeasure.
Bennett argued that the league could better be spending its time and resources.
Bennett then criticized the NFL for investing in itself as opposed to the players, comparing it to the NBA, which he says invests and supports players.
Bennett continued, saying he's already not looking forward to having to watch the video later in the year.
He also offered another idea for how the NFL could invest its resources.
Bennett wasn't alone in his feelings. Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin also felt the NFL could do other things with its time, though he didn't say it as colorfully as Bennett.
On Wednesday, Roger Goodell released a letter to fans saying the NFL is working on ways to improve the speed of the game, namely with stops in action and TV breaks. While the NFL has some new rules in place, they said they're still considering other ways to improve the overall flow.
While that seems like a necessary tweak, few people seem to care as much about the celebration rules, the players least of all.
Yea An educational training video on celebrations? Spend that money on something else like a video on investments or something that https://t.co/xabCzeRqYO
- Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 22, 2017
Do something impactful. Y'all wasting guys time with this shit. https://t.co/xabCzeRqYO
- Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 22, 2017
Let the players express their individuality and creativity. Y'all gonna make an educational video on how we should talk next? https://t.co/xabCzeRqYO
- Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 22, 2017
See the NFL promotes the logos not the players. The NBA promotes its players. Big difference.
- Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 22, 2017
NFL knows players wont be around long so they invest all resources into the building teamlogos for longevity. That's the constant variable.
- Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 22, 2017
NBA on the other hand they can invest in the players being the face of the entire league. Look at the advertising of both.
- Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 22, 2017
I need to stop tweeting for 15 mins im going to need 15 minutes later this year to watch a dumb ass break dancing video during training camp
- Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 22, 2017
I'm going to be taking a 15 minute dump whenever we're supposed to watch this "educational" video. I can feel my stomach bubbling now
- Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 22, 2017
Yo @NFL why don't y'all go help out some of these players build up the communities that the majority of your players come from.
- Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 22, 2017
NFL need to b worrried bout a lot of other shit than worrying about a dude celebrating
- Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) March 22, 2017
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