Quote:Lewis is a guy who has taken a lot of criticism from fans over the years, much of it justified. For many, he is a reminder of a bygone and unpopular Shack era. Despite his one pro bowl season, he is the Jaguar embodiment of untapped potential.


But in a time of year where many Jaguars fans still wonder whether a player would want to play in our little old market, Lewis had the idea of playing his entire career with one team, even though that team is based here in Jacksonville, playing in front of Jaguars fans. Even though our team has been bad for the bulk of his time here. He and the team showed loyalty in a sport and era where there is little, if any, to go around.


I think he will always be a relatively unpopular player here. He isn't going to be the subject of Pride induction chatter here.


But he wants to be a Jaguar for over a decade...for his entire career...for life, and did what it took to make that happen. Some of the most revered players in our history can't make that claim including every one inducted into the Pride.


I, for one, respect and appreciate that.