The Chirp

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Jun 3, 2015

This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on giving your fullback a shout-out:

Following @kuhnj30 could be a good idea. He likes being called the General, enjoys EDM music, & Keanu Reeves supporting actor role movies.
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) June 3, 2015

…andJohn Kuhn on the consequences:

You wanted a better pic? @AaronRodgers12 pic.twitter.com/NNi3TOYFch
— John Kuhn (@kuhnj30) June 2, 2015

NFL running back Andre Brownon abiding by the law:

It’s against the law to sing off key. In the state of North Carolina lol real fact
— Andre Brown (@drebrown35) June 3, 2015

Giants cornerback Prince Amukamaraand Texans running back Arian Fosteron basic decency:

Ain't this the truth lol! pic.twitter.com/lDfj39qeg2
— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) June 2, 2015

@nfl, popped me with a drug test on my day off? smh tacky
— feeno (@ArianFoster) June 3, 2015

ATP playerJohn Isnerand former NFL safety Gerald Sensabaughon #FishingBrags:

Bang. 9lbs @BassProShops pic.twitter.com/bYC82nhLrp
— John Isner (@JohnIsner) June 2, 2015

I think I'm going to call this one Big Whodie!!!! #lunkerhunt #BassFishing @FLWFishing #fishing @Lunkerhunt_fish pic.twitter.com/UP8QtPrweQ
— Gerald Sensabaugh (@Gsensabaugh43) June 2, 2015

Colts punter Pat McAfeeon three-step plans:

Dear younger Pat..

Stop kicking things.. Throw footballs till you're good and also figure out how to be 6'5"

Signed,
Non 100 mill. punter
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 2, 2015

Former NBA forward Chris Tafton GOATs and …WOATs:

Floyd Mayweather is one of the best boxers of all time but his marriage proposal was definitely top 3 worst all time

— Chris Taft (@BlessedTaft) June 2, 2015

Former NBA guard Jay Williamson strange logic:

No #NBA head coaching experience = more money
Hoiberg = 5 yrs 25 mil
Kerr = 5yr 25 mil
Donovan - 5yr 30 mil

Alvin Gentry - 4yr 13 mil?????
— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) June 2, 2015

Olympic ski racer Julia Mancuso on #SunriseBrags:

Sometimes it's worth waking up early:)... pic.twitter.com/5ts7mGOXr8
— Julia Mancuso (@JuliaMancuso) June 3, 2015

Poker player Phil Helmuth on something you never bluff about:

World Series of...Naps! Napping everyday at @WSOP: sleep, sleep, sleep. 128 left in @WSOP $10K Heads Up NLHold'em. My match is at 4 PM.
— phil_hellmuth (@phil_hellmuth) June 2, 2015

Bears guard Kyle Longon silver linings:

They’re gonna make a movie about Sepp Blatter

— KL (@Ky1eLong) June 2, 2015

Pistons guard Brandon Jenningson the 6:

Toronto got a lot of artist that’s nice man.

— BRANDON JENNINGS (@BrandonJennings) June 3, 2015

Toronto killing music right now

— BRANDON JENNINGS (@BrandonJennings) June 3, 2015

USWNT forward Sydney Lerouxon the two states of existence:

Sometimes I'm hungry and other times I'm asleep.
— Sydney Leroux Dwyer (@sydneyleroux) June 3, 2015

Former NFL lineman Mark Schlerethand Saints safety Rafael Bushon important questions:

At what point does Breaking news become Broken news?
— mark schlereth (@markschlereth) June 2, 2015

I wonder if people be mad when they think they put a dope pic up or a thirst trap on IG and it only get like 12 likes is that disappointing
— rafael bush (@rbush36) June 2, 2015

Pelicans swingman Quincy Pondexteron the only way to cope with a dentist visit—sarcasm:

Don't you just love dentist appointments
— Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) June 3, 2015

…and on the things we tell ourselves after:

Never eating candy again
— Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) June 3, 2015

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