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Marcus Spears obviously felt compelled to reach out to former Florida defensive lineman Caleb Brantley in the wake of the news that the former Gator had the complaint dropped against him by Gainesville police. The SEC Network analyst not only apologized to Brantley, he sent out a long string of tweets explaining his actions and why he made them.
If you are unfamiliar with this story, leading up to the 2017 NFL Draft, Brantley was involved in a late night incident with a woman. The initial report indicated Brantley was the victim of an assault but later a second report claimed the woman was the actual victim. Now with no charges against Brantley forthcoming, he is clear to pursue his goal of making the Browns regular season roster.
Following the news, the Cleveland Browns organization also sent out a statement regarding Brantley. Picking the former Gator in the sixth round could prove to be a stroke of genius, considering he likely would have been selected much higher without these allegations hanging over his head.
Here’s what Spears had to say following the latest news:
I want to personally and publicly apologize to @CalebBrantleyFB for my reaction to his allegations of Jos incident in #Gainesville
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 17, 2017
It was a reaction to a lot of these young men getting themselves into situation that would hinder their future. When I’m wrong or to quick
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 17, 2017
To judge I have to check myself and be a man and step up and say when I’m wrong. I will be better about my responses going forward.
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 17, 2017
But I must apologize and say that I overreacted because of a deep sense of care for these young men and what they go through. For those of
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 17, 2017
You that will say #TypicalMedia I deserve that but I will always pride myself on keepin it 💯 and when I’m wrong I will own up and not
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 17, 2017
Just let the assumption float that I’ll hide behind curtains and not allow myself to be called out or own up to my wrongness. #Mistake by me
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 17, 2017
My apologies @CalebBrantleyFB sincerely it was about you in that instant but was a buildup of all the foolishness that goes on and
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 17, 2017
College football players being singled out as bad guys or this game being called a bad culture! I want the best for all of them and my
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 17, 2017
Actions may have caused some of the young brothers to think that I wasn’t coming from that place. It’s always a place of love even though
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 17, 2017
Sometimes Harsh! I will always be honest with them and want the best for them and will be the first to call them out when they are wrong.
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 17, 2017
But will always acknowledge when I’m wrong as well.
— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 17, 2017
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
