Quote:That's what I meant. The relationship between the player and the team is professional. Payment was doled out and performance was returned; done and done. Contract was up, player moves on.

 

But the relationship between the player and the fans/town, that's emotional. We had good times together, even though our part of the good times were during our recreation and his part was during his business hours. When he moved on, as fans we need to view it in an 'emotional relationship' framework even though the player does not. He's moved on, let's let him do exactly that. Would I have liked a kind word from him or two? Sure. But the decision to do that was on him and not me.

 

Besides, she left some stuff at my house that she'll have to come back for and then I'll show her!!!

 

I think that's really the rub.  When he says he was wronged, the fans take it personally, and rightly so. They're not part of the business equation.  They're the fans, and as such, their loyalty is almost completely based on emotion.  So, when a guy takes what is perceived to be a shot at your team, it's only natural to respond in kind by shredding the guy.

 

What MJD said was stupid.  He wasn't taking into account the fans who have supported him over the years.  His need to feel slighted in order to motivate himself has created a situation where the fans are left feeling like THEY were the ones who were wronged. 

 

Perhaps he'll come out at some point in an interview and talk about his appreciation for his time in Jacksonville, and for the support he did receive from the fans.  Until that happens, most are going to remember that he felt he was done wrong here, and it's not going to sit well with them.

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