15 NFL Twitter Accounts You Should Be Following

Two days left and yet, counting down the days to the NFL season can be a bit tedious if you've no access to pre season highlights or updates from across the pond. Not to worry, Balls have your back with the 15 people to follow on Twitter. Guaranteed to keep you in the loop both before and during the season, with opinions from all walks of life.

Skip Bayless 

Outspoken and confrontational. Skip has been analysing the debating the great game for decades and ESPN's First Take with Stephen A. Smith is one of the more entertaining shows around. Their tweets are always a talking point.

Consensus of 80 ESPN experts Denver will win SBowl? OVER SEATTLE, WHICH LOOKS EVEN BETTER THAN LAST YEAR? Denver D isn't THAT much better.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) September 2, 2014

Dave Dameshek 

From the NFL network. Dameshek, host of the Dave Dameshek podcast and Pittsburgh Steelers enthusiast is one of the more tongue-in-cheek pundits out there. Quirky and not afraid to speak his mind.

Animals Too Loathsome To Be Mascots (for Wk of 9/1/14): 1. Rats 2. (Tape)Worms 3. Pitbulls 4. Cheetahs (sounds like ‘Cheaters’) 5. Weasels — Dave Dameshek (@Dameshek) September 2, 2014

Chad Johnson 

Now retired, Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson will tweet about anything from NFL to celibacy. Of course, he makes the list for his often outlandish comments on the former. And interesting views on the latter. Loves his FIFA.

I will beat him in FIFA too... RT @TerranceChoice: @ochocinco Your Thoughts On Potentially Having Michael Sam As A Teammate? — Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) September 1, 2014

Richard Sherman

You'll know the cornerback from his rants on every form of media in January. Sherman backs up his talk with crucial interceptions on the field for Seattle. One of the most entertaining players on Twitter. Cover star of Madden 15.

Doing champion things #TBT more throwback pics here http://t.co/tP9GqUUx3U pic.twitter.com/FbyQqe8GiY — Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) August 21, 2014

Adam Schefter

One of the top NFL reporters in the game today. As an insider with ESPN, Schefter isn't afraid to push boundries and keep the ESPN PR team on their toes.

Former scout with the Ravens, Browns and Eagles. DJ is an excellent account to follow during the offseason and especially around free agency and the draft for his scouting knowledge. 

My wife said these Miami uniforms look like Gatorade bottles. — Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) September 2, 2014

 

Ross Tucker

Attention NFL players: Don't take Molly. There might be amphetamines in there. — Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) September 2, 2014

Podcaster, NBC employee, Sirius FM and more. The former player is in the top echelon of NFL reporter and is both knowledgeable and interactive with fans.

Ryan Riddle 

Former NFL player and now with Bleacher Report. Useful for unique stories and surveys, such is the BR style.

Doing a survey. If you could build a team around any 5 rookies from this year who would it be?.Assume you have an empty roster to start. — Ryan Riddle (@Ryan_Riddle) August 5, 2014

Cian Fahey

Pre Snap Reads runner and consistent tweeter. Very knowledgable and provides easy-to-understand analysis for the NFL fan in Ireland and the UK.

Alright, @riversmccown, there's your revised version: pic.twitter.com/vr4mbWGFBt — Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) September 2, 2014

Darnell Docket

Holds no punches. The Arizona Cardinals defensive end tweets all thing football and beyond. Includes behind the scenes photos too.

Here's @ddockett signing autographs for AZ foster children at our backpack giveaway. Thanks Darnell! #TeamArians pic.twitter.com/0CI6HGKJgg — Arians Foundation (@AriansFF) August 5, 2014

Pro Football Talk

NBC's rumour mill. Essential for trades, injuries, team news and fantasy updates for the NFL. Aggregates the bulk of its news from other main stream outlets.

No Josh Gordon settlement talks, yet http://t.co/dC1mnzVfmi — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 7, 2014

Overtime Ireland

For something a bit off the wall, try Overtime Ireland. An Irish based site with an accompanying podcast. The radio show often has big named guests such as Adam Rank from the NFL network on it. Irish opinions on an American sport.

Here's some more pics of the magical day @CrokePark #CrokeParkClassic http://t.co/4ERIKfGtA4 #PSUvsUCF pic.twitter.com/hUptMun5CO — Croke Park Classic (@CrokePkClassic) September 2, 2014

Jerry Ferrara

You might know this guy as Turtle from Entourage. Jerry is a diehard New York Giants fan and general NFL enthusiast. Often on various shows discussing it, such as ESPN's First Take with Skip and Stephen A.

So close... Yet... So far... - "FOOTBALL SEASON" ???? — Jerry Ferrara (@jerrycferrara) September 1, 2014

Wes Welker 

The molly man himself. When he's not dropping game winning balls for the Patriots, or on the cusp of a career ending head injury for the Broncos, Welker tweets all things football and is one of the athletes actually worth following.

Had a great time with the @AFThunderbirds #Thunderbird7 I am G'd out! pic.twitter.com/mmGXo6V70G — Wes Welker (@WesWelker) July 20, 2014

Michael Fabiano

Last but certainly not least is NFL Network's Michael Fabiano. He tweets all things Fantasy Football and if you've never played before, then look no further than his 'how to' guides. First to know about player injuries and doubts.

With Wes Welker being suspended for the first 4 games of 2014, Emmanuel Sanders becomes almost a must-start WR2/3 in fantasy. — Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) September 2, 2014