VIDEO: Le'Veon Bell Freaks Out on Instagram About Criticisms Regarding Off-Field Lifestyle
By Jerry Trotta
It goes without saying that Le'Veon Bell has received his fair share of criticism over the years. During his time in Pittsburgh, Steeler Nation often found themselves questioning the All-Pro running back's dedication and overall commitment to football. Well, based on Bell's latest rant on Instagram, it would appear that New York Jets fans are starting to call the Michigan State product out on social media. Check out Bell (in the middle of an airport) come unplugged with a message directed at his haters.
Did this man really compare a professional football career to that of a Target employee? Of course, somebody working at a department store isn't buzzing to get back to work the following day upon clocking out.
We aren't asking athletes to be robots, but Bell is an extreme outlier. With him, it's all about production on Sunday. As long as he's showing out on game-day, he feels he shouldn't be susceptible to critique and interpretation.
If this mini tirade told us anything, it's that Le'Veon is stuck in his ways and isn't going to change. He'll keep rapping and hooping outside of football. He won't show up until training camp and might sit out some practices during the regular season.
That's fine.
But considering he now plays in the largest media market the NFL has to offer, getting offended by some haters online isn't a good sign for Bell keeping his cool when the lights are brightest. Keep in mind--this man hasn't played an NFL football game for over a year. That decision was his right, but with that comes critics.