Chicago Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long was unhappy with the home fans for booing the team during a poor performance against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. He also challenged them to make more noise in the right situations.
“I don’t know if upset is the word I would use,” Long said after the game via The Chicago Tribune. “But as somebody who is blood, sweat and tears like the other guys in this locker room and the coaches, the trainers, the staff, the equipment guys, to be getting booed at home when you’re walking off the field down two possessions is unacceptable. Especially when there is not a lot of noise being made on third down. Period.”
After realizing his comments would cause a stir, Long tried to clarify his position via Twitter.
Wasn't just running around blaming the fans. I was asked about it and I said what I said. I wish we were making great plays all the time too
— Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) October 19, 2014
One person who completely understands fans booing a poor performance is tight end Martellus Bennett. He compares it to walking out of a movie.
Martellus Bennett on fans booing: “They pay for their tickets … I mean, if I go to a movie, I usually walk out if I don’t like the movie."
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) October 19, 2014
Here’s a simple solution: you don’t want to be booed at home, don’t play like crap, especially when you’re a decent team.
