Jordan Poyer Opens Up About His Battle with Alcoholism, The Players Tribune

People see us as athletes and see us as these idols that can t be touched, or don t have any issues. There s nothing going on with them, you know, their life is perfect. But, we got issues. And I want people to understand that it s okay to ask for help about your issues. If I never asked for help, I d still be drinking. Im Jordan Poyer, captain of the Buffalo Bills, and I am an alcoholic. Subscribe to The Players Tribune: Visit The Players Tribune website for the latest written and video content: About The Players Tribune: Welcome to The Players Tribune, a media platform that presents the voices of professional athletes, bringing fans closer to the games they love than ever before. Founded by Derek Jeter in 2014, The Players Tribune aims to provide unique insight into the daily sports conversation and publishes firstperson stories directly from athletes. From vid