Suh: Negative reputation 'irrelevant in my life'

TAMPA, Fla. -- Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who was formally introduced as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer Friday, says that the "dirty player" reputation that he's garnered over the last nine years has become "irrelevant" to his life and believes people should get to know him first before discerning what type of person he 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," Suh said. "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."

"I think…