It means he is accepted back in the fold. It doesnt mean we developed amnesia, and forgot his statements or actions. Not at all. But the time for those choices will be later. He apologized, good enough for now.

We Forgive, But we don’t forget, and we base our decisions on what we have learned.

As Far as Me being “A BandWagon guy” – stick that up yer a*^! I had season tickets for over a decade at the big Sombero, when the team went years without achieving “Average”. I was also in Sand Diego to watch us win the SuperBowl. And while I have get joy in talking about what this team is doing well( a lot lately!), I was huge and vocal critic justa couple years ago,as I watched the team being dismantled and draft choices wasted. I have also been dubbed a hater even recently, for my opposition to Talib returning to the team, and stance on our OLb( they suck), and our Ol vets( all underachieve- except Penn).

So, keep yer labels to yerself

” I take pride in sharing not only football experience, but life skills and business knowledge that my teammates can use after their football careers end.  This quality is why I have been voted a captain the past three years.”

Really Mr. Faine? I would have thought it was your playmaking ability, and leadership you brought into the locker room. That got you the C on your jersey. Not your savy in making more $ than any other player at your position. And not showing up on the field due to injury the past two seasons. As for not being their for your teammates as they go out and work out together, if it takes a blog or your teammates b!tching then if I’m your teammates you can bet your a$$ your not wearing a C on your jersey ever again in Tampa. For me leadership and being a team captain puts you in that position. Is defined as follows. Leadership means follow me. Because real leaders lead from the front not the rear. And never have to “explain” their position. You can see it.

I don’t understand why he didn’t just call Joe or email and ask Joe out for lunch or a drink to hash it out. it seems a little odd how Holder came after Joe, a little bit like shooting the messenger.

Where have we read that before?

Holder flipping out is a surprise. He usually seems pretty level headed.

Yup. Joe is VERY disappointed in Holder’s emotional reaction.

Makes Joe want to think there is a reason for Holder’s outburst that is less than transparent.

Even Talib is out there with the team and our “captain” which also happens to have one of the biggest contracts on our team, isn’t??? I would trade his ass while he still has some value. And I’m sure the large part of his contract has been paid already, so it would be a good pick up for another team.

Remember that Kellen Winslow on bum knees flew all the way across country to be part of the workouts. Faine only had to drive from Orlando.

Glad to here you will be with your team, and supporting your teammates, during this trying team. Lottsa young guys looking to start. But teams always need The Vets to show the kids how it’s done. Assuming said Vet has team interest as a priority!

Glad you are showing up. The bonding with team is what’s critical here. And like all good Buc fans- no matter how much we bitch about you, once we read the letter, and see you heading to workouts, – we are all Jeff Faine supporters again!