Buccaneers' Ndamukong Suh: Negative Reputation in NFL 'Irrelevant in My Life'

Ndamukong Suh's reputation around the NFL is far from stellar, but the new Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle doesn't seem to be bothered by what people think of him. 

Per ESPN.com's Jenna Laine, Suh said anyone who questions his character is "irrelevant" in his life and propositioned those people to spend time getting to know who he really is:

"I think when you look at people in general, you've got to get to know them, you've got to have face time with them, you've got to be able to have the opportunity to interact with them. Before you pass judgment on somebody, always take the time to get to know them, meet them, have coffee with them, whatever it may be and then be able to go from there."

Even though Suh doesn't spend time thinking about his dirty-player reputation, it's one that is warranted based on some of his actions since entering the NFL in 2010. 

In October 2015, Matt Dolloff of CBS Boston compiled a list of dirty plays by Suh, including a forearm hit to the back of Jay Cutler's helmet in 2010, kicking Matt Schaub in the groin, stepping on Aaron Rodgers' leg and stomping on Evan Dietrich-Smith. 

Last season with the Los Angeles Rams, Suh was called for two personal fouls in Week 13 against the Detroit Lions. A horse-collar tackle against running back Zach Zenner resulted in the five-time Pro Bowler receiving a $20,054 fine from the NFL.

Laine noted, via ESPN Stats & Information, Suh's 71 accepted penalties against him are the most by any player since he entered the league in 2010.  

The Buccaneers are counting on Suh to provide a spark to their defensive line after they released Gerald McCoy. The 32-year-old recorded five quarterback hits and 1.5 sacks in three playoff games for the Rams last season.