Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone asks for fan input on important decision

Lions free agent linebacker Alex Anzalone has stepped down a slippery slope, taking to social media to ask fans for input on an important decision.

Before anything good or bad about his play on the field, the first thing you notice about Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone is his long blonde hair. Some might say he looks like Thor.

A little over a year ago, that prompted us to ask the SideLion Report Facebook page this question.

If Alex Anzalone was in an 80’s hair band, which one would it be?”

The most common answer, however obviously given he plays for the Lions, was White Lion.

Anzalone is a free agent again this offseason after leading the Lions with 125 total tackles this season. This looks like his best chance to secure a solid multi-year contract, so his thoughts on the topic make sense. It also invites the question of if he’ll back with the Lions.

But any mention of football and business matters are in the background here. There are more important things for Anzalone to consider over the next month before free agency starts.

Alex Anzalone steps down slippery slope to ask fans for input on important decision

It’s always a little dangerous to ask for input or advice on social media, whether you’re a public figure like a pro athlete or just an average Joe (or Josephine).

But a few days ago, Anzalone took the risk as he went to Instagram (@alexanzalone34) to ask fans for input on something that’s pretty important.

"Thinking about cutting the flow … what do you guys think?”"

Anzalone is asking if he should cut his hair. The comments tell Anzalone to keep his hair long, with repeat mentions of Thor and how it’s basically his calling card. Teammate Jeff Okudah (@jeffokudah) weighed in.

"Get a chili bowl bro"

Retaining his long hair or not, Anzalone will enter the free agent market coming off the best season of his career.