re: Brennan vs Opt Outs/Transfers

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Curious on your thoughts…

Brennan enters transfers portal, comes back, & no one seemed to be upset. He opts out or rather “walks away” (to some quit) and yet is loved by the fan base.

Chase, Stingley, and others opt and receive backlash. Boutte thought about leaving, has not opted out, yet some crucify him.

What’s the difference? Why is there a double standard?

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The obvious difference is that Brennan isn't leaving to better his football career...thinking of himself. He's leaving because he can't get it done, and he's stepping aside from the game altogether. He isn't harming the team.

Those other guys opted out to benefit their career at the expense of the team. The team was harmed.

It's really apples and oranges to anyone who isn't dumb.

Having said that, there is still room for criticism of Brennan. By all accounts, he didn't put in the work in the offseason. And, this is after he injured himself off the field last offseason.