Fans react: Falcons one of several NFL teams pursuing Michael Bennett
The Atlanta Falcons is one of a few NFL teams that is pursuing Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Monday morning.
A nine-year veteran, Bennett spent 2013 and 2014— both NFC Championship-winning seasons— with current Falcons coach Dan Quinn when Quinn was the defensive coordinator of the Seahawks.
Bennett, 32, was one of several NFL players this season who protested during the playing of the national anthem in protest of police brutality and social injustice.
Earlier in the season, Bennett claimed he was a victim of police brutality and racial profiling in Las Vegas after he ran from police when a gun was fired in a public area. Las Vegas police refuted the claim and body cam footage released following the accusation did not definitely resolve the matter.
Here’s what Falcons fans and NFL fans had to say about the potential trade:
The Falcons are in trade talks with Seattle for Michael Bennett. Here is why I will never root for Michael Bennett. The Falcons are making a huge mistake. pic.twitter.com/AoYqmEFjyT
— Hotlanta Highlights (@HotlantaHlights) March 5, 2018
We gotta finalize this deal with Michael Bennett @AtlantaFalcons
— Ed Mitchell (@oneblock1986) March 5, 2018
When you been hatin on Michael Bennett for years...and it’s looking like he gonna end up an Atlanta Falcon. pic.twitter.com/bHdZI2I9LA
— Evil Mel Tucker👊🏾 (@EvilMelTucker) March 5, 2018
Dan Quinn coached Michael Bennett in the SUPER BOWL y’all know this right? Relax and let Dan Quinn get his guys
— zachary (@ZachNagel7) March 5, 2018
Falcons need Jimmy Graham more than Michael Bennett. #ComeOn #Think
— Safay Crawford (@cammc11gf) March 5, 2018
So would we have Michael Bennett playing inside? I don’t want snaps taken from Vic or Takk
— Ryan (@rhopkins_) March 5, 2018
I want all y'all Falcons fans who don't want Michael Bennett to have that same energy this season when he out there wrecking offenses
— Jalen J. (@FoAmPositeGaNg1) March 5, 2018
If the @AtlantaFalcons get Michael Bennett from the @Seahawks for a 3rd or 4th round pick I will be happy with that decision. #RiseUp
— Bruce Wayne🦇 (@Aaron_Elb14) March 5, 2018
If the @AtlantaFalcons get Michael Bennett from the @Seahawks for a 3rd or 4th round pick I will be happy with that decision. #RiseUp
— Bruce Wayne🦇 (@Aaron_Elb14) March 5, 2018
Say. No. To. Michael. Bennett.
— Daniel Claridge (@dannyclar1) March 5, 2018
Hearing the Falcons are getting closer to trading for Michael Bennett. Not happy about this move. Hoping they don't pull it off.
— Jeff The Tweeter (@DonJewxote) March 5, 2018
