Haskins & Other NFL Stars Have an Exchange

Redskins Quarterback Dwayne Haskins has been criticized by his former head coach at Ohio State for being on social media too much.

Wednesday might be a perfect example of that.

I never understood why people want athletes to speak on so many things. You take away an athletes platform most of those people don’t care what you have to say. Just thinking out loud though.. 🤷‍♂️
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) June 3, 2020

Former Jaguars corner and current LA Rams defensive back Jalen Ramsey, always outspoken, offered his thoughts.

This ain’t it brudda.. if you have the platform & can use it for good, you do that. No, you’re not obligated to & even if you don’t, that doesn’t mean you don’t have a stance or a lot on your heart, but using your platform is a good tool..
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) June 3, 2020

Then there was this response from Haskins:

Ima speak but it shouldn’t matter whether I’m an athlete or not. Because I’m a black man just like you. https://t.co/feAw8JvZsT
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) June 3, 2020

Haskins former teammate at Ohio State, Jeffrey Okudah, the No. 3 overall pick of the Lions, chimed in.

Never did if you know me never just been an athlete. https://t.co/fwfJm24KVp
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) June 3, 2020

Then, things got off the rails a bit with some dude.

Child please I’m my own brand. Humble yourself. Last time I checked you don’t take money with you when you pass. Care about the legacy you leave. Stop acting like one tweet is going to change the world. As you can see we hurt each other more than uplift the next man. https://t.co/llDS5L55BX
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) June 3, 2020

What started it seemed to be this.

I have a lot to say but I learned awhile ago you don’t run social media to speak your mind, my friend. https://t.co/aPA2bw0C0Q
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) June 3, 2020

When Haskins said this: "I never understood why people want athletes to speak on so many things," I share the same point of view because athletes are not always well-rounded and versed in politics or societal issues.

However, in a world that idolizes celebrities, it must be pointed out that Haskins or any professional athlete have a stage and platform that normal citizens don't have and their words carry weight.

I'd rather only those that are passionate and informed about topics speak on societal issues but not everyone is Lorenzo Alexander, to use an example.

If Dwayne Haskins or Derrius Guice never made a statement or talked about the issues we're facing in America, I would be just fine.

If they chose to, that's their right and choice and I'd be glad to listen.

However, they shouldn't feel obligated to do so.

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