Almost immediately after signing with the Green Bay Packers, Martellus Bennett got to work endearing himself to his new team’s fan base. Just one day after inking a three-year, $21 millon deal, Bennett took to Twitter to let his followers decide what number he’d wear for the Packers. For those who hadn’t followed him on social media before his arrival in Green Bay, the Twitter poll was just a taste of what to expect from the 30-year old veteran.
Throughout his career, Bennett has built a reputation for being outspoken and challenging the status quo. While that strong personality has sometimes landed him in trouble – see his 2014 training camp fight with ex-Bears teammate Kyle Fuller in 2014 – it has also earned him respect around the league from everyone from players to coaches to executives.