Episode 1055 • • 1:45:50 - 1:52:23
1055: Tongue Jammin
Jason Witten, Social Media Impact on NFL Players
Former NFL player Jason Witten wrote a column for ESPN detailing the negative impact of Twitter and Instagram on professional athletes. Sports commentator Jason Whitlock expanded on this, arguing that social media "mentions" are poison for player confidence and can be used by gamblers to manipulate performance. The discussion touches on how "Black Twitter" influences complex cultural conversations within the league.