Fantasy football might be popular with NFL fans, but as it turns out, it's not exactly popular with every player.
For example, take Jeremy Maclin.
The Chiefs wide receiver was clearly bothered by something fantasy-related over the weekend because on Sunday morning, he had this say about fantasy football.
It amazes me how "Fantasy Football" is the only football that some of you know. It's sad. News flash for ... http://t.co/wy4iPccZg9
— Jeremy Maclin (@jmac___19) August 29, 2015
The tweet doesn't include his entire message, so we wrote out the whole thing below.
It amazes me how "Fantasy Football" is the only football that some of you know. It's sad. News flash for yall: I don't give a damn about ur "Fantasy" football team. #ChiefsKingdom
ESPN's fantasy guy, Matthew Berry, then tried to explain to Maclin why he should at least appreciate fantasy football.
I remain a fan of @jmac___19 but I'm disappointed by his tweet. Fantasy players drive huge ratings, revenue & interest. (1/2)
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) August 29, 2015
(2/2). @jmac___19 is a very talented player & I'm excited to see him play this year for KC. But he is a multi millionaire in part b/c of FF
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) August 29, 2015
Maclin wasn't buying it though.
As a matter of fact, the Chiefs receiver thought Berry was out of line bringing up Maclin's salary, which, by the way, is $55 million over five years.
@MatthewBerryTMR you of all ppl should know what my tweet means...football is about what a team achieves. You taking it way too far talking about my salary etc.
Eventually, Maclin hinted at what his problem is with fantasy football and it basically comes down this: He hates fair-weather fans.
@MatthewBerryTMR how can one possibly be a die hard fan of a team but want a player on that team to do bad because he plays them in fantasy.
— Jeremy Maclin (@jmac___19) August 29, 2015
If you're a Chiefs fan, I think this means Maclin wants you to cheer for him to do well even if you're going up against him in fantasy.
Speaking of Maclin and fantasy, you can see where he ranks among all wide receivers in our fantasy rankings here.
