The reason that the Pouncey twins would be interviewed for this documentary is that they were teammates with Hernandez at the University of Florida. For months now, Mike Pouncey appeared to be in the clear. Tell me they rode into the party on camels like Fumblina did. These are the guys who wanted to bust Aaron Hernandez out of jail, correct? Five sets of brothers played in the NFL last season, according to the website Bleacher Report. Maurkice, alongside Foster, was one of the Steelers' players' union reps when they decided to publicly call out running back Le'Veon Bell for holding out when the team tried to slap him with a second franchise tag. "As long as he's happy, we're happy," Mike Pouncey said. Once you're around other NFL players, they're just normal people, too, Lisa Webster said. Don't believe it.". Cason said a black male accompanied the shooter, and later identified that male as Nelson. That group includes quarterbacks Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos and Eli Manning of the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants. Their stature only grew during their time at the University of Florida, where they helped the Gators win a national championship in 2008. Normally I would defend our Pro-Bowl Center, but he is a worthless player when he sits on IR for 75% of every season, eats a giants portion of the Cap and is a straight up social misfit. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. I figure that's enough nice cars for me.. In the meantime, he's supposed to be using a wheelchair, but he often prefers a walker. The boys like the nice cars, but I don't have to flaunt anything.. Good riddance. The twins bought their parents new furniture and paid for the remodeling of their kitchen. [7], Pouncey graded out as the top center and guard prospects in the 2011 NFL Draft. In fact, neither player is going to be charged with a crime. But his admiration wasnt limited to the fact that his brother was fast. He's a three-time first-team All-Pro and a nine-time Pro Bowler. The Pittsburgh Steelers have started the meeting process at the NFL Scouting Combine. Multimillionaire pro athletes beating people up should come with a very steep price tag. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); From the Wells Report: In May of 2014, when asked about his behavior, Mike said he had no regrets about what happened. That snowy week proved a bittersweet experience. A July 12 brawl at Cameo nightclub left several people injured. That's our little ritual.. Lisa Webster said the boys try to oblige all autograph-seekers. According to that report, and despite claims to the Orlando Sentinel denying Hernandez was a suspect, Hernandez declined a request to speak to detectives, "evoking his right to counsel.". We were told by detectives with the Miami Beach Police Department that they had enough evidence to make an arrest, but it appears they were overruled.. Not a single player was held out of practice Wednesday, not even Jimmy Wilson, who missed last Sundays game with a hamstring injury. I spent a lot of time looking at his back, Joe said. And play they did. The foundation has hosted a football and cheer-leading camp and contributed to a school supply giveaway in Lakeland. This confirms that the previous claim that the brothers were involved was false and fabricated byindividualsseeking notoriety and monetary gain.. Ive yet to hear what damages were incurred by the 2 plaintiffs. The Pouncey twins (Mike and Maurkice), and former safety Reggie Nelson were also ensnared in the police investigation. After his junior season in 2009, Pouncey was named an Associated Press honorable mention All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection and a Pro Football Weekly first-team All-American. The two-hour drive to Lakeland was the most uncomfortable of their lives. Register now! We are excited and looking forward to helping tell the story of J.F. Nelson told police there was no incident, and the two parted ways without incident. [25], Pouncey's identical twin brother Maurkice Pouncey was selected 18th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2010 NFL Draft. The three players shined for the Gators from 2007-2009 while winning a National Championship. They just have a lot of money, but they're normal people.. The harassment of the assistant trainer, in which Pouncey took part, included racial insults.[13][14]. The Websters often hear questions from parents of young athletes who want to know the secret of getting a son into that exclusive fraternity of the NFL. Mike and Maurkice Pouncey came into the world together. If they were leading or it was close when Gene got the baton, it was over. ft. distillery in the heart of Miami, special promotions & events, product development, etc. Gene finished first. Based on this experience together, it would make sense to have Pouncey included in the documentary. The Dolphins made Mike Pouncey a first-round pick in 2011. They were teammates with future NFL players Tim Tebow, Riley Cooper, Jordan Reed, and Aaron Hernandez. Identical twins Maurkice and Mike Pouncey, who combined for 13 Pro Bowl appearances, announced their retirement from the NFL on Friday. "He's going to want us to play hard and play for him," Maurkice Pouncey said. Maurkice missed the game with an ankle injury, and the Steelers lost 31-25. This story is from ESPN.com's automated news wire. Greek tragedies were his specialty. They reside in the same 1,900-square-foot house in South Lakeland they have occupied for a decade, including the years when the twins were helping lead Lakeland High School to state championships in 2004, 2005 and 2006. As soon as I tasted J.F. like we had a magic wand or something, Robert Webster said. Get the latest D-FW sports news, analysis, scores and more. So are the Pounceys, the 6-foot-5, 312-pound sophomores who have started ever game this season. How's that for the glamorous life of an NFL parent? [15] Pouncey underwent hip surgery to repair a torn labrum with an expected recovery time of three months on June 23. Follow @NealCoolong