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I think it's normal for fans to be critical when the team is 3 and 6. Also, I have heard enough stories of Green's prickly behaviour from enough different sources to conclude that he can be... well, ...prickly. It wouldn't be that much of a shock if he didn't have a reputation that was very nearly saint-like. Of course, none of that diminishes his accomplishments as a football player.

I will say that if someone is going to be critical of Gibbs, they can expect to be criticized in return. The man has done more than earn the respect and regard of those of us who have followed this team for a while. I think that may explain some of the disconnect. I have to remind myself that there are many fans who simply aren't old enough to remember how magical Gibbs 1 was. But, no reasonable and civil argument should be out of bounds. We have to be honest and realistic. Coach Joe has told us as much himself.

But, when I see someone slam Gibbs and then express dismay at the lack of ensuing applause, it reminds me of certain celebrities. Specifically, the country music singer whom I refer to simply as "The Fat One in the Middle".