02-14-2022, 03:25 PM
(02-14-2022, 03:17 PM)Nately120 Wrote: The way I look at it is people get too wrapped up in the idea that NFL players aren't living lives outside of the football field, but at the same time I realize if someone posted a video of Baker Mayfield on stage at a concert after a big loss we'd be slagging the hell out of him for "not caring."
Well, I guess with Baker it's more about how he needs to "stop focusing on making commercials" but you get my point. I realize as fans we get too worked up about this stuff, but it's also a bit alluring to get caught up in the notion that our players are the most focused and best and confident in the right ways and other biased stuff.
I really used to let these thing effect my behavior. I have learned that at the end of the day it really means nothing in my life. Don’t get me wrong, I still do the ridiculous scream at the tv from time to time but have learned to not let it have a lingering impact on my mood.
My 24 year old daughter was crying after the loss and my 18 year old son was upset. This is the 1st real success the Bengals had in their life. It doesn’t help her best friend since HS is a Patriots fan lol.
I gave them an hour or so and then said please don’t be like I was. Learn to enjoy it for what it is, nothing more, nothing less. Sure it sucks but don’t let it ruin your day/week or joy for watching your favorite team. Hope they learn that much earlier than I did.
