07-01-2022, 04:25 PM
I spent 30ish years *wanting* to like Mike. He made it pretty difficult. I believe all the people who say he's exceptionally kind irl. The problem was that he wasn't kind to the fans. He was very dismissive towards our concerns, when he had all the power in the world to quell them.
He often was defiant in the face of losing and even defended it. Could've had a team HOF, ROH, practice facility, more scouts, etc, but was more loyal to his own stubbornness than the fan base.
All this said, I was still happy to see the man hoist an AFC trophy and see some success before he passes on. I'm sure he cares in his own sort of way, and I certainly don't hate the man. He's usually spot on with how I feel about league decisions, etc. I just wish he wouldn't have been so stubborn on team related issues.
He often was defiant in the face of losing and even defended it. Could've had a team HOF, ROH, practice facility, more scouts, etc, but was more loyal to his own stubbornness than the fan base.
All this said, I was still happy to see the man hoist an AFC trophy and see some success before he passes on. I'm sure he cares in his own sort of way, and I certainly don't hate the man. He's usually spot on with how I feel about league decisions, etc. I just wish he wouldn't have been so stubborn on team related issues.
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