Game changing mistakes... do you hold a grudge?

[Scout200]

When you see a NFL player make a game changing mistake, do you hold a grudge against that player?

[Hayvern]

He finished the season ranked as one of the NFL's top WR's, #7 in receiving yards @ 1162, #1 in TD's @ 15, only 1 fumble, made the Pro Bowl. By most standards, he is considered a winning WR. He's never going to be perfect, no one is. :/

No doubt about anything you say Connie, just think if he had brought that game with him to the first half of the season, or even half of that game?

Just sayin'

Maybe the addition of some more talent will push the kid and make him realize that he has to work hard everyday for the fame he wants so much.

[Connie Jo]

I know he missed some important catches that were game changers last season, but shoot, from my perspective that was minor compared to his struggles the previous season, and considering how much he did accomplish by season's end.

I try to give benefit of the doubt when the pluses out number the minuses by a large margin, which I believe was the case with Bowe. We don't always know what occurs privately with players off the field...Bowe could've had injuries to his hands the few games he missed catches, or maybe they were cramping? Heck, when my hands cramp up I become extremely uncoordinated. A coach isn't going to publicly reveal minor issues or injuries that might reveal a weakness to our opponent.

I look for Bowe to be even better in 2011, although, if this lockout continues it will affect many players in negative athletic ways...considering they have no access to their training facilities & equipment, nor able to work with their coaches. :(

[Chiefster]

When you see a NFL player make a game changing mistake, do you hold a grudge against that player?

Me, never, I would never hold a grudge against a player like, say, Lin Elio...ahem, that field goal kicker whose name I shall never again utter.