[AtlPirateFan]

I'm not being defensive of anything. I'm just saying people should remember that these are kids that work hard just like Belfry's and people need to remember that. Defense, offense whatever it maybe.

I find the "they are kids" argument to be stale. I see this as 2 football teams, with players on each side. A player and team is analyzed, scrutinized and discussed.

On the personal level, yes this is a great accomplishment for young men not yet into their adult hood. Everything they have done are great personal accomplishments for such young lives. However I am not judging kids, but I am analyzing athletes in a football game.