(03-14-2023, 03:54 PM)rufftime Wrote:

(03-14-2023, 03:43 PM)ChrisJagBoy Wrote: While I do understand why that's bad, I also can understand why he didn't want to be here. I'd feel pretty weird if I was 1 of the reasons a team almost made a SB and then get disrespected by old man coughlin and watch a terrible Bortles get paid while I stay on a rookie deal alongside the rest of our younger players on defense who deserves to be paid.

Let's not forget, the NFLPA said the jaguars made up most of the league complaints during that time.. and tho he went to the most extreme to leave, it's pretty clear he wasn't the only guy who wanted out.

I think most people here (at least me) would be less bothered if he had sat out and lost the game checks.  If it is about pride/ principles I can respect that, even if I don’t agree.  He wanted out while being paid for a job he refused to do.  Faking the injury and mocking the Jags/ fans afterwards was a bridge too far for me.

I'm almost certain that interview he gave, he said he loved jacksonville and the fans and specifically had a problem with the front office.. I get it tho, I'm not saying anyone is wrong to not want him here for those reasons.. I'm just saying that i'd be fine with a player of his caliber coming back at a position we kinda need.

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