The Chirp

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Jan 21, 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:

Saints tight end Ben Watson on President Obama:

Don't agree with much of what he says, but Obama is one smooth cat. Cool to have a beer with...and I don't even like beer lol. #SOTU
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) January 21, 2015

Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddieon Presidential swag:

Barack Shmurda!! https://t.co/Eh8D8yBkev
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) January 21, 2015

Dodgers pitcher Brett Anderson on the State of the Union address:

Pure nightmare scenario having to shake that many hands. #SOTU
— Brett Anderson (@_BAnderson30_) January 21, 2015

Where is Kevin Spacey sitting?? #SOTU
— Brett Anderson (@_BAnderson30_) January 21, 2015

If Obama doesn't give a demonstration on how to properly deflate a football then what are we even doing...
— Brett Anderson (@_BAnderson30_) January 21, 2015

Colts punter Pat McAfeeon #DeflateGate:

If New England was to be DQ'd.. We'd be their replacements right??... I should probably lay off these strawberry margs
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 21, 2015

Texans defensive end J.J. Wattstriking a pose:

pic.twitter.com/DRFt7oU0yz
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 21, 2015

Texans cornerback Charles Jameson being left out:

That awkward moment when you call your homeboy to go bowling and he says he's at Pro Bowl practice #MyBadBro
— Charles James II (@CJDeuce_) January 21, 2015

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford on clueless fans:

A guy just walked up to me at the store ( Had no idea who I was. Said I like your shoes what are those. I said " Brandblack" he said (cont)
— ? Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 20, 2015

" Oh those are nice, what model. I said " Jcrossover's". He said " nice" and walked away. #dopemoment
— ? Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 20, 2015

NFL defensive end Michael Sam on Cryo:

Getting my cryotherapy on like Austin Powers after this training sesh #yeahbaby http://t.co/LtaDXW9Bf5 pic.twitter.com/EKxEunrVsR
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSam52) January 20, 2015

Raptors forward Patrick Patterson celebrating the little things:

10 nuggets for a $1.49! ?
— Patrick Patterson (@pdpatt) January 20, 2015

LPGA golfer Morgan Pressel on dedication:

My friend just got out of surgery this morning on his back...and just asked the doctor how soon he can play golf... #determined #loveit
— Morgan Pressel (@mpressel) January 20, 2015

Seahawks punter Jon Ryan is late for Happy Hour:

.@Uber I love u so much but u need to give better arrival estimates. Happy hour starts at 4 and 3 fifty beers wait for no one.
— Jon Ryan (@JonRyan9) January 21, 2015

Former NFL fullback Vonta Leach, #can’twait, and neither can we:

#cantwait #feb2 pic.twitter.com/uTgBnf5DTb
- VontaLeach44 (@vleach44) January 21, 201

49ers offensive linemanAnthony Davisis dreaming big:

I want a BeatBoxing African Grey Parrot. He has to have every beat on MBDTF By. K. West memorized. $20k is my ceiling. lol #CoolStoryBam
- Bam Davis (@BamDavis_) January 21, 2015

Manny Pacquiaofiring shots atFloyd Mayweather:

I can easily beat @FloydMayweather, I believe that.
- Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) January

If you really care about the fans, you will fight. If you care about yourself… you won’t fight. #MannySmile
- Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) January

Everyone had me as a big underdog to @OscarDeLaHoya too. If @FloydMayweather fights me boxing will get an even bigger upset victory.
- Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) January

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