My 9 year-old has a Cutler jersey (against my recommendations...the Champ Bailey one is one I got for him!). I asked him why, why Cutler (this was during the season) and my boy said, "Because he is the quarterback, he's the leader, he's cool". I had to fight back a cringe...a leader, really?! We talked about what a leader is then, how a leader isn't out for just himself, how a leader shows what to do and how to do it by example...by doing it himself! A leader doesn't whine about situations, a leader doesn't pout when the other side is mean and "teases". A leader steps up, does what is necessary and encourages his team to do the same. When all this Cutler stuff started up, my boy and I revisited the discussion about leaders and we concluded that in this season of Easter we celebrate the life of the One True and Perfect Leader. Hunh...are these "father-son talks" for him...or me?
Anyway, I think my feelings about the Cutler situation is best summed up by a cartoonist here in Bronco country, Drew Litton
Just another thought, Tulo is now on pace for 162 homeruns this season, and no steroids! And who reminded the "Toddfather" that he could play...thank you!
Until next time...
the Lockedawg
Amen, Amen, and Amen! Leaders are becoming harder and harder to find...especially in sports.
ReplyDeleteHi there! Just popped over from across the pond to introduce myself as a pal of Michael's.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I found your blog and the post because I don't understand the rules of American Football amd I want to learn them. Is it frightfully complicated. Bye for now
Eddie
The whole Cutler thing drove me crazy. He will regret this decision.
ReplyDeleteGood thoughts on leadership.