Michael Oher says the movie "The Blindside" hurt his career in the NFL

Michael Oher Says “The Blindside” Movie Hurt His NFL Career

It hurt US to watch that movie, can’t imagine what Michael Oher has been going through as the subject of it.

Via HuffingtonPost

The 2009 “based on a true story” film “The Blind Side” was a massive box office hit, beloved by both critics and the viewing public. The movie raked in $300 million, earned an Oscar nod for best picture, and clinched Sandra Bullock, who starred in the film, an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.

But there’s at least one person out there who’s not a big fan of the movie: Michael Oher, the football player whose life the film is based on.

Oher, who currently plays left tackle for the Carolina Panthers, told ESPN.com’sid Newton this week that the film — which details his journey from a homeless teen to a first-round NFL draft pick — has hurt his football career.

“[The movie’s] taken away from my football,” he said.

Oher, who after a positive start with the Baltimore Ravens has been struggling to find success on the field, said the film has caused him to endure unfair criticism — criticism that stems from a world of Hollywood fiction, rather than reality.

“This stuff, calling me a bust, people saying if I can play or not … that has nothing to do with football. It’s something else off the field. That’s why I don’t like that movie,” he said.

*side-eyes Sandra Bullock*

ESPN’s Newton asked the 29-year-old if the tussle showed that he had something “to prove” after his struggles on the field.

“I’m not trying to prove anything,” Oher responded. “People look at me, and they take things away from me because of a movie. They don’t really see the skills and the kind of player I am.”

Oher left the Ravens in 2013 and subsequently signed a four-year, $20 million deal with the Tennessee Titans. He was released during the offseason after suffering a toe injury.

There are PLENTY of reasons not to like “The Blindside” and Oher’s are totally legit.

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