Do they care about anything more than just getting paid and the excesses of playing in the NFL? 

Do players care that loyal, proud fans stick with their team and support them financially? 

Born fans that stick with their team rather than be scared away by losses or get beaten down by critics and opposing fans? 

Do the players care?  Do they have pride in themselves?  It doesn't seem like it.

Take QB JaMarcus Russell.

Here is the conundrum. 

Why should I defend a black quarterback who clearly has no pride?

I have been a defender of JaMarcus Russell because I believed that many of his critics were just uncomfortable with the idea of a black quarterback. Many d...

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