I was all set to pen a post about how John Riggins was nothing more than a bigger, more popular version of Brian Mitchell; a former Redskin hardwired to blow hard for fast money.
But after reading this piece from the Washington PostÆs Sally Jenkins , you get a background on Riggins that puts brains behind the bluster, and reasoning behind the rage against the Redskins. HeÆs a guy with a troubled childhood and issues with authority, which have saved him and plagued him throughout his professional life.
I donÆt know how dark Daniel SnyderÆs heart is, which is among the more infamous shots Riggo has taken at the SkinsÆin the last few weeks, but I do know that he isnÆt the first former player to claim it. And he likely wonÆ...
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