The Chirp

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Mar 31, 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:

Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor on block parties:

“@NBCSN: WATCH: @BlakeGriffin32 makes 180 block http://t.co/MMq6QiZboU pic.twitter.com/PBy8QkNBiE”that's wild!
— Tyrod Taylor (@TyrodTaylor) March 30, 2015

Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long on asking for trouble:

Watching hockey makes me want football teams to use the same sideline during games… — LXXV (@Ky1eLong) March 31, 2015

Former NBA forward Brian Scalabrine on playing defense:

ATTACKED by HORNET MASCOT. pic.twitter.com/JR7acD0dBw
— Brian Scalabrine (@Scalabrine) March 31, 2015

Jaguars tight end Julius Thomason travel restrictions:

Anytime I need to make a U-turn there is a sign that says no U-turn. That is def not a coincidence
— Julius Thomas (@Julius_Thomas) March 30, 2015

SMU wide receiver Deion Sanders Jr. on days off:

When the teacher sends an email saying that class is canceled pic.twitter.com/UDM69GUTRq
— Deion Sanders Jr (@DeionSandersJr) March 30, 2015

Former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling on #TheHustle:

True story. Have chicks now, raising egg layers. 12 year old asks if he can start an "egg selling" business when they start laying. so I say
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) March 30, 2015

Sure. You have to "take out a loan" for startup, egg cartons and what not, I'll provide the eggs for a piece of the biz.. He says
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) March 30, 2015

So you're like Walter white and I'm Tuco? Can't make this stuff up
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) March 30, 2015

Magic forward Moe Harkless on #ThugLife:

https://t.co/IAaeNhkrjl — Maurice Harkless (@moe_harkless) March 30, 2015

Former Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden on search and rescue:

Just rescued my phone from the depths of hell that is the space between the carseat & center console which means my day can't get any better
— Dallas Braden (@DALLASBRADEN209) March 30, 2015

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson on divine McIntervention:

Look at God ? RT @HuffingtonPost: McDonald's is about to test ALL-DAY BREAKFAST! http://t.co/0eSJGAdM7G pic.twitter.com/jYKccQGt2M
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) March 30, 2015

Bears safety Antrel Rolle on puppy love:

They seriously love one another #mybabies #spoonin https://t.co/oprHOMGTgS pic.twitter.com/PkoQqZV1tb
— Antrel Rolle (@antrelrolle26) March 30, 2015

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