Many involve variations of the player’s first or last name, such as “Winnie the Pooh” for offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn and “Burkie” for running back Rex Burkhead. Center David Andrews is “Dirty Dave.” Guard Joe Thuney is “Smokin' Joe.” Backup quarterback Brian Hoyer is “The Hoyster,” while Jarrett Stidham is “Stiddy.”
Others are a bit harder to place, but we can surmise some reasonable guesses.
“Free Mason” is likely Shaq Mason. “Bent Dog” is probably Ja’Whaun Bentley. “Bo Diddley” could be nose tackle Beau Allen. “Buzzo” seems to make the most sense for tight end Ryan Izzo, even though he doesn’t rock a buzzcut.
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