Bennett fires back at fans: Don't call me greedy for wanting to get paid
Don't talk to Martellus Bennett about his money - and don't expect him to accept a bargain deal in free agency to remain with the New England Patriots.
The impending free-agent tight end posted a series of tweets Thursday in which he fired back at fans suggesting he's greedy for not offering to give the Patriots a discount.
First of all put some respeck on my name it's Martellus. And the patriots didn't hand me anything me and my teammates earned that shit. https://t.co/mn2Pbol8bg
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) February 22, 2017
And stop @'ing me about taking less money. You take less money and your job? All of you take a pay cut hahaha.
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) February 22, 2017
The 29-year-old caught 55 passes for 701 yards and seven touchdowns this season and helped the Patriots overcome the loss of Rob Gronkowski en route to a Super Bowl title. Bennett will likely be a target for many teams in free agency, with NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reporting this week there is a "real possibility" Bennett will be priced out of New England despite the two parties' "mutually respectful relationship."
Bennett also took issue with the suggestion that he enjoys having his name in the news as free agency approaches:
Bro I don't care about this attention shit. What does having your attention do to better my life? You have no idea what you're talking about https://t.co/WPVjwf5FJs
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) February 22, 2017
All I'm saying is cut your own grass don't be all in my garden fucking with my fruit while weeds are growing all over yours.
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) February 22, 2017
Anyways I love you all. 🤗🤗 I hope you all get a raise today or tomorrow.
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) February 22, 2017