Not surprising. As a former Patriots fan (I stopped watching pro sports when they started kneeling at the National Anthem) I wish that he hadn’t won that last ring. But apart from that watching him was an amazing experience.
I agree. I was a life-long NFL fan, watching since around 1971, and lost any real desire when they began kneeling and I saw how fully the NFL was invested in racism.
I still watch it now because it is an excuse to hang out with my best friend, but, it isn’t the same. I don’t really care what happens, and I sure as hell won’t go to any games or buy any merchandise.
We were glad when McCourty retired. Sure, he was a good player for many years, but when he took charge, as Captain, of the disrespect, that was it.
From that point on, we called him “The Kneeler” and everytime he got beat or made a mistake, in our dialogue we found a way to incorporate that into criticism.
Sigh. I miss it. But, on the other hand, it is nice not caring either.