50 Sportswriters Every NFL Fan Simply Must Follow on Twitter

Twitter has taken the world by storm. I found this out when my mom tweeted the other day that it was time to clean up my room before dinner.

While politics, finances and other areas of interest are certainly prominent on Twitter, nothing is as huge as the world of sports. And the biggest chunk of that world belongs to the NFL.

If you're an NFL fan, here are 50 sportswriters that you simply must follow on Twitter.

Twitter Account: @MatthewJStein

I'm kidding. Seriously.

It would be a bad idea to follow me on Twitter. I'm the Twitter equivalent to a gnat. It makes no difference whether I'm on there or smashed up against the windshield of a car.

Even my mom stopped following me on Twitter.

Seriously, move onto the next slide already.

Twitter Account: @judybattista

Judy Battista brings a wealth of knowledge and information to Twitter. As an NFL writer for the New York Times, Battista specializes in news regarding the New York Giants and New York Jets.

However, she's always good for league-wide information and is certainly worth following.

Twitter Account: @MatthewBerryTMR

Matthew Berry is Mr. Fantasy Football for ESPN.

He's always got the inside information on who to start and who to sit for fantasy football leagues.

Twitter Account: @adbrandt

Andrew Brandt has been around the NFL for quite some time.

His insight into the actual business of the league (contracts, rules, etc.) is quite exciting to keep tabs on.

Twitter Account: @AlbertBreer

There are times when Albert Breer gives more information about his personal life than you want, but it's definitely worth hearing about his latest ski trip to get his inside NFL information.

He knows players, people and teams and whether they'll fit together nicely or not.

Twitter Account: @Jay_Glazer

While Jay Glazer has moved more towards the MMA side of the world, he is still one of the top reporters in the business.

He's honest and stays true to his opinions. What more could you ask?

Twitter Account: @AdamSchefter

There are few people on Twitter who are as in-the-know about the NFL as Adam Schefter.

He seems to break the biggest stories, have all the inside information and is able to give great insight into the league as a whole. You'll certainly learn a few things if you follow Schefter.

Twitter Account: @mortreport

Chris Mortensen has been around the league for a long time which makes him a wealth of information.

One of the best things about Mortensen on Twitter is how much he interacts with fans. If you've ever got a question about the NFL, send it over to him and he'll likely reply with the answer you are looking for.

Twitter Account: @michaellombardi

Michael Lombardi is one of the most well known NFL sportswriters there are.

He spent the beginning of his career actually working for NFL teams and has since turned back to writing about them. He's always got more inside information than anyone else, and he's also able to add a wealth of information to the draft and scouting of prospects.

I guarantee that if you follow Lombardi, you'll learn more about football than you'd ever thought possible.

Twitter Account: @NFLprguy

While Brian McCarthy isn't technically a sportswriter, he definitely acts like one on Twitter.

As the public relations man for the NFL, McCarthy is an elite source for the most secretive information.

Twitter Account: @Michael_Fabiano

If you're into that fantasy football thing, Michael Fabiano is a man that you must follow.

You know that this man is obsessive about fantasy football because he's already starting to put out fantasy mock drafts one week after the Super Bowl.

For those that want an early jump on their fantasy football leagues, Fabiano is the man to get your information from.

Twitter Account: @BR_NFL

Well, of course Bleacher Report is going to make their own list.

The NFL Twitter account of the world's greatest sports website (too much?) keeps you up to date on the big news and best articles related to the NFL.

Twitter Account: @SI_PeterKing

It doesn't get much better in sports writing than Peter King. We're talking about one of the best in the business.

He is so classy and so informative that following him on Twitter is something that absolutely needs to be done. For being such a respected writer, King has quite the sense of humor on Twitter.

Twitter Account: @darrenrovell

When you want to know about the business side of the NFL, there is no better man to follow on Twitter than Darren Rovell.

Of course, you're likely to get complaints about the quality of looks at the Playboy Mansion, but it is definitely worth it for the NFL business information you'll receive.

Twitter Account: @greggrosenthal

Gregg Rosenthal has been in the world of the NFL for quite some time and as such, he provides great insight.

He has great knowledge about players, coaches and organizations as a whole. 

Twitter Account: @benvolinpbp

While Benjamin Volin mainly tweets about information regarding the Miami Dolphins, the information he does give is purely genius.

It's great to watch a tactician go to work on a team he loves, and the breaking news and insight that Volin gives is awesome.

Twitter Account: @JasonLaCanfora

Jason La Canfora is as honest as they come as a writer and he doesn't lose any of that honesty on Twitter.

He'll tell you exactly what he thinks about a situation, which is usually correct, and he does a great job at interacting with followers.

Twitter Account: @TheBlueScreen

If you happen to be a big fan of the New York Giants, Ralph Vacchiano should be your main man.

He knows everything there is to know about the Giants and tweets about them constantly.

Twitter Account: @TheBigLead

For those that love combining pop culture and the NFL, you'll likely enjoy following a man like Jason McIntyre.

He covers every sport known to mankind in a humorous way, but he especially excels at mixing laughter and the NFL. You're likely to get a big kick out of his tweets.

Twitter Account: @MikePereira

Mike Pereira is a great man to follow on Twitter during actual NFL games. 

As a former vice president of officiating, he often provides quality information regarding penalties and challenges.

Twitter Account: @MelKiperESPN

Mel Kiper, Jr. is ESPN's NFL draft baby.

He's easily their top analyst, even though the information he gives seems a little far off at times. However, if you ever need to know the inside and outs of the draft, look to Kiper to provide some quality information.

Twitter Account: @wingoz

Of all the ESPN analysts, Trey Wingo may be the best of them all.

He's a fantastic interviewer and often sees and picks up on things that no one else does. He also happens to be rather hysterical on Twitter.

Twitter Account: @ClaytonESPN

I promise that this is the last ESPN Twitter account for right now. The truth is that ESPN does a fine job at covering the NFL and their analysts, like John Clayton, provide great information on Twitter.

As one of their top NFL analysts, Clayton is always up to date on the biggest happenings around the league. Injuries, contracts, trades and more are all likely to be covered by Clayton via Twitter.

Twitter Account: @deadspin

Let me first say that Deadspin isn't for everyone. They are often rude, crude and way out in left field.

However, when you need a good break from your day and need to know if Tom Brady was mentioned more than Eli Manning on SportsCenter last week, Deadspin is the place to go.

I swear that is a real article on that website. Don't believe me? Check it out.

Twitter Account: @OnionSports

Before you check out The Onion Sports Network, I must warn you that the majority of their articles are false.

However, they are also some of the funniest sports-related content on the planet and definitely worth a read. 

I would recommend going to their site after your favorite NFL team has lost a game. They are sure to cheer you up.

Twitter Account: @WesBunting

As far as NFL scouts go on Twitter, Wes Bunting may be the best of them all.

For the National Football Post, Bunting covers every prospect and big event related to the NFL draft. He does a fantastic job of providing key information on players and provides great insight into what they excel at and what they could improve.

Twitter Account: @nfldraftscout

Matt Miller has been covering the NFL draft for years, and with such a wealth of knowledge, he's definitely worth following on Twitter.

There is one thing you should know. Miller isn't afraid of telling you exactly what he thinks.

While that type of honesty is certainly refreshing, if you cry easily, you may want to stay away from his tweets.

Twitter Account: @JoshNorris

Few people provide quality draft content on Twitter like Josh Norris.

What makes him so enjoyable to follow is the way he interacts with his fans. No question is stupid or ridiculous to him, and you can tell he truly loves the NFL and what he does.

Twitter Account: @GregABedard

The majority of content that Greg Bedard puts on Twitter is related to the New England Patriots, but as a former journalist covering both the Green Bay Packers and Miami Dolphins, Bedard does a good job at sharing about most NFL teams.

He does a fantastic job covering the Patriots and the rest of the information he provides is generally awesome also.

Twitter Account: @evansilva

There are two things that I really like about Evan Silva on Twitter. 

The first is that he knows what he is talking about. He cites sources, gives insight and has great knowledge about the game of football.

The second thing I like about him is his commentary to what other people say. He'll often repeat what a guy like Todd McShay or Mel Kiper, Jr. said and give you his take.

It's a great way to keep up with all the major NFL commentators just by simply following Silva.

Twitter Account: @SC_DougFarrar

As the editor of Shutdown Corner for Yahoo! Sports, Doug Farrar has everything you could want from a journalist.

He loves the game of football and has a great sense of humor.

He also loves his mom, which is a great thing.

Twitter Account: @nfl

While the NFL isn't technically a sportswriter, they are the freakin' NFL.

Leaving them off this list would be like leaving pumpkin pie off a list of the best desserts in the world.

A travesty is what it would be.

Twitter Account: @sportsguy33

Bill Simmons is a sports writing legend.

While his favorite sport may be basketball, Simmons does a great job of referencing the NFL on his Twitter account.

He is hilarious and absolutely needs to be followed for his unique take on situations.

Twitter Account: @NFLRumorCentral

We all love rumors about the NFL, and who to better bring them to you than the rumor central for media giant ESPN.

If you want to know about the "what-ifs" and "coulda-beens," the ESPN Rumor Central has all you need.

Twitter Account: @DanWetzel

While Dan Wetzel covers every sport for Yahoo! Sports, his best journalism shows up when writing about the NFL.

His piece on Tom Brady after Super Bowl XLVI was pure genius. Wetzel is one of the classiest and most talented writers currently covering the NFL.

Twitter Account: @Josh Zerkle

As the lead NFL writer for Bleacher Report, Josh Zerkle has established himself as a unique talent in the writing world.

He has a fantastic sense of humor and is fearless about taking shots at whoever deserves it.

If you want to see some of Zerkle's crazier side, I recommend you follow his alter-ego, @PUNTE.

Twitter Account: @caplannfl

Adam Caplan has a wide range of knowledge concerning every team in the NFL.

He's an insider type of man who has a great understanding of the game of football. While he retweets quite a bit, Caplan also does a good job at providing depth into team situations and team needs.

Twitter Account: @MockingTheDraft

Dan Kadar is a rather underrated individual on Twitter. 

The information he provides on Mocking The Draft is great stuff, as are his tweets regarding the NFL draft.

He has all the who, what, where and hows of the draft, and is always up for some quality draft talk.

Twitter Account: @MattBowen41

As a former NFL player, Matt Bowen has the great ability to give you information regarding what NFL players are thinking.

One of the best things I've seen on Twitter happened by Bowen after Ricky Williams retired. Bowen tweeted what a stiff arm from Williams felt like.

That type of information is priceless to true NFL fans.

Twitter Account: @RUSSLANDE

Russ Lande is another NFL draft guy, and he may be one of the most well respected ones of the bunch.

His analysis is always spot on, he never jumps to conclusions and is generally one of the nicest individuals you could follow on twitter.

Twitter Account: @DeionSanders

Love him or hate him, Deion Sanders is actually a pretty good football analyst for the NFL Network.

Since he was one of the best to ever play the game, he has loads of knowledge about what really goes on inside the world of the NFL.

Twitter Account: @SI_JimTrotter

Jim Trotter is what I like to call a serial tweeter. I don't know how this man gets any writing done with tweeting so frequently, but it happens.

And if I must say so myself, his work generally turns out rather awesomely. The best part about following Trotter is the information he gets straight from NFL players.

Not agents or team sources, but the actual players.

Twitter Account: @espn_nfcwest

If your favorite team is in the NFC West, and you aren't following Mike Sando, you may be clinically insane.

Sando has all the information you could ever want about the NFC West, and he does a great job at keeping you up to date via Twitter about the happenings in that division.

Twitter Account: @billbarnwell

Bill Barnwell writes with a unique view of the NFL and he shares that same view on Twitter.

While the stuff he posts isn't always about the league, when he does put up information about football, it is guaranteed to be gold.

Twitter Account: @nflcommish

Come on, he's the NFL Commissioner for crying out loud.

You are basically obligated to follow him if you're an NFL fan.

Twitter Account: @McShay13

Todd McShay is the other draft wunderkind for ESPN.

He'll sometimes appear to be swayed by the media, but he sticks to his guns and gives great information about draft prospects on his Twitter account.

Twitter Account: @BuckyBrooks

There aren't many journalists out there who can do as much as Bucky Brooks. Some sportswriters just cover the draft or just cover the games, but Brooks can literally do it all.

He is loaded with information in every facet of the game and shares it willingly on Twitter.

Twitter Account: @reverendralph

Whenever you have enough respect to garner the nickname "The Rev," you know you are good at what you do.

While Ralph Mancini specializes in NFL draft coverage, he still has a great sense of the league as a whole. He is easily the least well known of all sportswriters on this list, but he absolutely deserves to be followed on Twitter.

He really is that good at what he does.

Twitter Account: @ellenport

Craig Ellenport has been around the NFL for a long time. He's a highly respected journalist.

While he doesn't spend as much time on Twitter as others on this list, the information he does tweet is simply amazing.

Twitter Account: @richeisen

If these was one man to follow on Twitter, my vote would go to the legendary Rich Eisen.

When it comes to the world of NFL, Eisen is as respected as they come. Players love him, fans love him and other journalists love him.

I've also heard that when he blinks, he makes rainbows. 

Okay, I'm kidding about that last part, but Eisen is definitely the best when it comes to Twitter.