Panthers offensive lineman Michael Oher, who was chronicled in Michael Lewis' best-selling book, Blind Side that was later made into a movie, said last week that the exposure has "taken away from my football. ...That's why people criticize me. That's why people look at me every single play.''
Quinton Aaron, the actor who played Oher in the Blind Side, doesn't feel sorry for the real-life Oher. Instead, Aaron offers some tough love in the form of a pep talk.
"At the end of the day, bro, you are a millionaire, you're famous, you are a Super Bowl champ, you have an amazing family that loves you, friends, fans and teammates," Aaron told TMZ. "Who gives a damn about what people say or think who wanna criticize your game, bro, that shouldn't matter. Somebody is always gonna have something to say that you're not gonna like."
Aaron continued: "So what? You had a couple bad seasons, I believe you've got a lot more fuel in the tank so let's start hashing out some good ones and forget what people think about you. I got your back, brotha. God Bless!"
Oher was originally drafted in the first round by the Ravens but never lived up to expectations in Baltimore. After five seasons, he joined the Titans in 2014 before signing with the Panthers in March.
