Anthony Adams

As I watched Fox news on Friday morning, the discussion switched to Anthony Adams retirement announcement. The former 49ers defensive tackle didn't just make the announcement the normal plain jane way but instead made his important announcement at a White Castle. That's right, at a fast food restaurant. 

Adams was a second-round pick and signed with the Bears as a free agent in 2007. During his nine years in the NFL, Adams had 214 tackles in addition to 10.5 sacks. 

While some may think the way in which he chose to announce his retirement makes no sense, I, on the other hand, think it was brilliant! With the exception of some major NFL super stars, how many retirement announcements can you recall from other NFL players? The four and a half minute long youtube video has generated more buzz and publicity for Adams than he probably received his entire 9 year career! Since its release on March 23, the video has receive 1,150,238 hits and I'm sure it will continue to grow over the next week as well. 

Most defensive tackles take little or no recognition for the brutal hits they take and receive no glory compared to some other more poplar football positions and the youtube video capitalizes on that point. The comedic video shows Adams attempt to convince several social media outlets to cover his announcement and after many failed attempts he ends up at an empty White Castle on his big day. The video really made me laugh and I think this will serve as the starting point of his next career in the spotlight...SHOW BIZ. 

Good for Anthony Adams for finally receiving some of the attention he deserves for all his hard work and deication in the NFL and best wishes to him in whatever he pursues next!