At a time when some suggested cornerback Brent Grimes would have a hard time finding a new team because of his wife’s social media habits, the Buccaneers pounced, choosing the potential distractions arising from Miko Grimes on Twitter to the potential distractions (and terminations of employment) arising from a defense that stinks.
Still, a former Buccaneers Hall of Famer has gone on the record to say that he hopes Mrs. Grimes won’t become a problem in Tampa.
“I like the acquisition of Brent Grimes,” Sapp told Ira Kaufman of the Tampa Tribune (via JoeBucsFan.com). “I hope his old lady stays off Twitter and leaves people alone.’’
The irony is obvious; Sapp is a guy who has never been bashful about speaking his mind, on Twitter or anywhere else. He also has a habit of not leaving people alone. So what’s wrong with Miko Grimes choosing to be on Twitter or to not leave people alone?
The player’s talent overcomes any and all potential distractions or baggage. Which may be one of the reasons the Bucs signed Brent Grimes. And it may be one of the reasons the Bucs put up with Sapp for as long as they did.