Opinions, certainly those about sports, become entrenched quickly. I might read a compelling article about a coach, player or team, and get a narrative in my head, whether positive or negative, that sticks with me for a long time.
Interact with a NY Giants fan, and they’ll laugh (or cry) about Ereck Flowers as an NFL lineman, but in his one year in Washington, he played well. Giants fans are entrenched in their opinions of him — he’s a draft bust and a bit of a joke.
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Many Washington fans — and I was chief among them — were unhappy when Flowers was signed to a significant contract ahead of the 2019 season.