03-16-2018, 06:58 PM
(03-16-2018, 06:40 PM)muskiesfan Wrote: Thank you for having a civilized discussion. I really appreciate it. Neither of us are putting each other down, calling each other names, or twisting what the other is saying. Kudos to you!Not a problem in the slightest - good conversation helps me clarify and refine my own opinions.
See, I agree that Burfict greatly improves our D. That's why I want him to be around 16 games instead of 10-12. I'd rather have him on the field 100% of the games instead of closer to 60%. He is, without question, a difference maker for our D.
I love his fire and intensity. I love that he lays the wood. He is the heart and soul of the D. That's why I call him selfish when he gets in trouble and misses time. It has a negative impact on our defense. They're not the same without him on the field. I don't want him to clean it up for the fans, I don't want him to clean it up to save money, I want him to clean it up because he owes it to the team and his teammates.
I agree that he does add value regardless of how many games he plays, but that's why I want him to play in all of them. You and I have a very similar view of Burfict. I don't quite think he's a once in a generation type player, but he's one of the greatest LBs in team history for sure. If he were on the team 30 years ago, we'd beat Montana and the 49ers in the Super Bowl.
Though I've been called a hater and bad fan, I actually like Burfict. He's just a distraction and a headache. If he can't clean it up, I want him gone. It's not about his talent or ability, he has plenty of both. It's about playing smarter and within the rules.
In fact, you've done a better job of expressing what I now realize I mean when I think of his legacy as a player. Generational-type player TO THE FRANCHISE (especially considering the dregs we've been dealt a lot of years at that position) is more in line with what I consider reality too.
And right there with you on wondering what a ride it would be if he could manage to bring it for a full 16 games while we have what's left of this window.
