David Wilson Lashes Out At Angry Fans On Twitter
New York Giants running back David Wilson used his Twitter account to lash out at fans upset with his performance Sunday night.
The Cowboys beat the Giants 36-31 in a game Wilson fumbled twice early, rushed for 19 yards, and was benched. He was replaced by backup Da’Rel Scott. Scott didn’t fare much better and only rushed for 23 yards.
A number of fantasy football owners were counting on Wilson to put up points. Sports fans have never been a breed to keep quiet, especially east coast fans. Wilson heard an earful and decided to fire back at his critics.
On Twitter Wilson wrote, “Ayy to fantasy participants and pissed Giants fans ur irrelevant to me!!! Nobody wants me to succeed more than ME!!! WATCH US WORK!”
Wilson needs to be smarter about how he uses social media. As silly as it sounds, this is exactly why Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin follows all his players on Twitter.
Earlier today the Giants signed former running back Brandon Jacobs and the message is clear. Da’Rel Scott may not have been very good, but Wilson’s starting job is far from safe.
Brandon Jacobs played for the Giants from from 2005 to 2011. He rushed for 1,000 yards twice but was considered too immature to be a franchise running back. Last season he played for the 49ers, but was cut after complaining about his lack of playing time.
Now Jacobs is back in New York, hopefully one year older and one year wiser. In some ways he has more to prove than David Wilson.
The spotlight is not on Jacobs though. Wilson has clearly put the spotlight on himself. Here is his tweet:
Ayy to fantasy participants and pissed Giants fans ur irrelevant to me!!! Nobody wants me to succeed more than ME!!! WATCH US WORK!
— David E. Wilson (@4stillRunning) September 10, 2013
It will be interesting to see what the Giants do next. David Wilson was already in the hot seat, now that seat is probably burning. Brandon Jacobs probably won’t be ready to play by week two, but he is still a threat to take over when he’s back in game shape. New York might also decide to see what they have in Da’Rel Scott this next week and really punish Wilson.
What do you think the Giants should do with David Wilson after his Twitter tantrum?
