Marty B, Uncensored

We’ve had a mixed experience with Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett. His ill-advised rapping debut caused us to conclude that he’s an idiot. His blogging for the Dallas Morning News caused us to conclude that whoever decided to showcase his musings is an idiot, too. But, along the way, we’ve concluded that he’s something of which the NFL can never have enough. He’s a genuine character. Bennett routinely reveals some of that stuff that makes him always unique and often humorous at his Twitter page, and he was the latest guest of Drew Magary’s Deadcast at Deadspin. The highlights include Bennett’s observations on Oprah’s hair, the sounds dinosaurs made, and his mission statement from his time working as a lifeguard. (“Once I get you out of the water, you’re on your own after that.”) The summary is worth a read, and the interview is worth a listen. So while the guy might or might not ever become a star player, he’s crafting a niche for himself with the kind of unpredictability and edginess that we haven’t seen before, even from folks who supposedly are unpredictable and edgy.