Rodgers Wants Out

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Packinatl said:
Personally I don’t think a vast majority of pro athletes care what fans think. But that’s probably a whole different discussion
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i don't think you can be a successful qb if you care what other people think.
 
Packinatl said:
Much of the fan base was fed up with Favre flip flops on retirement, that he did not want to be on the field in the cold at the NFCCG and then his exodus to Minnesota which made him going to the dark side. He did not end his time in GB well either. I remember the old PC board was not fond of #4 for the most part
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Yes they were, I’m just talking about the “pro” side. If anything it was more polarizing. The people anti-Favre were really sick of him, the pro people loved him. With Rodgers, it’s more lukewarm. It’s disappointment rather than hostility. Just my read of it.
 
rpiotr01 said:
Yes they were, I’m just talking about the “pro” side. If anything it was more polarizing. The people anti-Favre were really sick of him, the pro people loved him. With Rodgers, it’s more lukewarm. It’s disappointment rather than hostility. Just my read of it.
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That’s valid. I also think some fans are just numb to how athletes in all sports react to money and the loyalty thing. It’s more common now and many think it’s just part of the game. The demographics in all sports has grown older and many are not as invested in sports as they were so what was anger now is just disappointment.
 
realitybytes said:
it's funny because i agree, but everyone in this thread has been talking about how thin-skinned he is. both cannot be true.
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Sure they can. Arod can be thinned skinned about how he perceives the FO is treating him but also at the same time not care about what us little people think of him. Because us little people don't have any power.
 
He's concerned about what affects him and thinks he's string and righteous. I think he likes Packers fans cheering the Pack.

Other than that doubt he cares what we think or want.
 
I've known several pro athletes well enough to say I have a decent understanding of how they view fans, and media. For openers, the majority are pleasant, willing to sign autographs, but appreciate the time they can get when nobody knows who they are. They're most touchy when they're out with family, and eating meals in restaurants, and attending events.

As far as media, and derogatory comments by fans, their reaction is not to care that much. As one told me, a long time ago, and is in the HOF, "If these damned detractors are that damned good, why the hell aren't they out here playing the game instead of shooting their mouths off? They ain't good enough, so screw 'em! I do the best I can, and if that ain't good enough, I don't give a big rat's ass!"

We were in a restaurant. Several minutes later, a kid came up and asked for an autograph. He smiled and gave it to him, and told the kid to work hard in school. "Kids are different." He said. "You always go out of your way for them."
 
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