Why are WR’s the Biggest Divas?

I think it’s the nature of the position. Your output is tied to someone else directly moreso than anyone else, which leads to tantrums

I imagine it’s frustrating running up and down the field all game and not getting the ball when you’re actually open

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think it’s the nature of the position. Your output is tied to someone else directly moreso than anyone else, which leads to tantrums

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You never see this in WRs before 2000. It's not the position or output being tied to someone else's. It's the change in the NFL culture. If it's acceptable and cool to cry about it, then it will be a trend. Just like WRs never used to ask for a flag and now it's ever other play.

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You never see this in WRs before 2000.

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bullshite. Complete revisionist history.

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You never see this in WRs before 2000.

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Andre Rison
Keyshawn Johnson
Michael Irvin
Randy Moss
Terrell Owens
Chris Carter

The more the football has become predicated on the passing game, the more divas you will naturally see at the receiving position. Same with DBs, the guys guarding those receivers.

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Wasn't as much of a passing league as it is now.
Money wasn't nearly as much as it is now.
Difference between out of the league and generational wealth is completely dependent on the QB.

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You can say the same about TEs and they tend to be some of the most humble guys on the field.

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You never see this in WRs before 2000

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Michael Irvin was a diva at Miami back in the 80s

Talent + production being reliant on someone else = frustration.

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if wrs want the ball all the time then why didn't they play qb?

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They did in the Les Miles Offense

DBs can't head hunt them like in the old days.

Same as with taking fighting out of hockey.

No fear leads to bad behavior.

No penalty for this in the 70's.