Chris Long blasts trolls, reiterates decision to skip White House visit
New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long is running out of patience for online trolls.
Long reiterated his decision to skip the team's traditional trip to the White House, confirming last week that he would not be attending.
The 31-year-old is among many Patriots who will not attend the ceremony, along with Martellus Bennett, Devin McCourty, James White, Dont'a Hightower, LeGarrette Blount and Alan Branch.
Long, who's among the NFL's most active players on Twitter, eviscerated a host of people who dared to take him to task.
Heard it all this week...if you don't want to hear about some of the dumb shit I've heard...mute away, but it's good. Rapid fire time, yeah?
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
"Respect the office" Ok birther theory guy
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
"Stick to football" you don't look like a state senator yourself there bud.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
"I hope they cut you" I'm a free agent.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
"You just wanna be a cool lib"
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
As a football player, liberals thought I was a living, breathing piece of steak before I agreed with them.
"You hate the troops" The secondary focus of my foundation (out of two causes) is veteran support. Do your research. Also, not relatable.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
"Stop believing the media." Dude I just saw you retweet Fox News.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017
Long also noted that he wouldn't be able to actually discuss policy with President Donald Trump, noting that the defending champion's traditional visit to the White House is merely pomp and circumstance:
"You should go talk to trump if you want change" I'm skipping a photo op, not a congressional hearing.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 17, 2017