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Former Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett says he 'always hated' Jason Witten, throws shade at team
By SportsDayDFW.com
Former Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett is a pronounced free spirit, though most people around Dallas may remember Bennett as that underachiever who lacked maturity -- an accusation at which Bennett scoffed.
He certainly didn't hold back when reflecting on his professional football past in an ESPN feature written by Mina Kimes. The story, which follows the perplexing Bennett brothers -- Martellus, now with the Patriots, and Michael, a defensive end for the Seawhawks; both played at Texas A&M -- includes several interesting tidbits that may be of interest to Cowboys fans.
Here are some of the highlights:
Martellus Bennett on Cowboys tight end Jason Witten:
"I hated Jason Witten. I appreciated his game, but I always hated him."
Martellus Bennett on the time he visited Jerry Jones' mansion for tea:
"Once you get rich, you start collecting weird s--- like silverware."
Martellus Bennett on joining the Patriots:
"I've been in the league for nine years now, and I've only been on two teams where the guys were a team: the New York Giants and now with the Patriots."
Martellus Bennett on Giants quarterback Eli Manning:
-- "Eli? He's cool. He's like a normal white guy you see at the park trying to teach his kids how to play soccer and you know he can't really play soccer himself."
The Bennett brothers on Texans defensive end J.J. Watt:
Michael: "Dominant player." ... Martellus: "Corny. Half of the NFL is corny, though." ... Michael: "People love J.J. Watt, but they don't really like J.J. Watt, know what I'm saying?"
The Bennett brothers on Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (both smirk when asked for their takes on him, Kimes notes):
Michael: "The greatest quarterback in the NFL." ... Martellus: "Vicious. Competitive." ... Michael: "A real Joe Montana."
By SportsDayDFW.com
Former Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett is a pronounced free spirit, though most people around Dallas may remember Bennett as that underachiever who lacked maturity -- an accusation at which Bennett scoffed.
He certainly didn't hold back when reflecting on his professional football past in an ESPN feature written by Mina Kimes. The story, which follows the perplexing Bennett brothers -- Martellus, now with the Patriots, and Michael, a defensive end for the Seawhawks; both played at Texas A&M -- includes several interesting tidbits that may be of interest to Cowboys fans.
Here are some of the highlights:
Martellus Bennett on Cowboys tight end Jason Witten:
"I hated Jason Witten. I appreciated his game, but I always hated him."
Martellus Bennett on the time he visited Jerry Jones' mansion for tea:
"Once you get rich, you start collecting weird s--- like silverware."
Martellus Bennett on joining the Patriots:
"I've been in the league for nine years now, and I've only been on two teams where the guys were a team: the New York Giants and now with the Patriots."
Martellus Bennett on Giants quarterback Eli Manning:
-- "Eli? He's cool. He's like a normal white guy you see at the park trying to teach his kids how to play soccer and you know he can't really play soccer himself."
The Bennett brothers on Texans defensive end J.J. Watt:
Michael: "Dominant player." ... Martellus: "Corny. Half of the NFL is corny, though." ... Michael: "People love J.J. Watt, but they don't really like J.J. Watt, know what I'm saying?"
The Bennett brothers on Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (both smirk when asked for their takes on him, Kimes notes):
Michael: "The greatest quarterback in the NFL." ... Martellus: "Vicious. Competitive." ... Michael: "A real Joe Montana."
