Quote:I think when asking about the greatest jag, you have to look at what they do off the field as well.. Their character, and work habits.. Now when looking at Jimmys off the field habits would you still look at him in the same like? Dont get me wrong i agree with everything you stated, but im not judging players based on stats...

I don't think that holds any merit. Cause it was a different time and age.  And if ya take away all the players from all teams. Ya lose so many Hall of Famers. Jerry rice used stick um.  The police blotter was through the roof.  The pain level was unbearable.  Everyone was doing stuff.  Just some were targeted more cause in different markets.  Up North they would hide so much stuff.  Just like all the scams back in colleges and academic passes due to talented players.  

 

Just like Blackmon would of followed in Jimmy Footsteps if it wasn't for a different time and age. How many off the field actions affected the fans?  With todays players not wanting to talk to fans and talk junk about them.  Fan reaction and in the spotlight was major at that time.  Jimmy was super kind to all the fans.  And the way some players turn on fans in my book is a worse crime than drug habits.   

 

However, everyone has right to own opinion.   Just in my eyes.  That holds no merit.   And what was done with Blackmon has been the same for years. Cause what used to be acceptable is now marked.  Cause money rather then star fame is today's game and generation. 

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