A few Patriots players have criticized their own fans this past week for booing the team and chanting for the firing of Jerod Mayo. Their coaches, however, have defended the fans.
Patriots special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer arguably gave the strongest defense yet of the team’s fans. After Jahlani Tavai made strong remarks criticizing fans on Friday, Springer recalled what it was like rooting for a team in his childhood.
“I always say this, ‘If you don’t want to get shot at, don’t join the Army,’” Springer told reporters. “I know this profession.