Mixed Thoughts on Coles to Bungles

Laveranues Coles is a Bungle. Seems weird just saying it. But, after a combined five seasons with the J-E-T-S, Coles will be be catching passes from Carson Palmer. Our feelings are mixed.In a sense, Coles was a fixture and steady performer (if not a superstar) for the millenium version of the green-and-white. For the majority of his tenure(s), he kept his mouth shut and went out and caught balls. Coles helped the Jets win a lot of games and took a whole bunch of punishment along the way. His history and "life story" make Laveranues a guy you want to root on. Yet, something about his final year in New York left a bit of a bitter taste in this Jets fan's mouth. After years of head down grinding, 2008 was a year more about whining that seemed to overshadow a solid if not spectacular season where he racked up another 70 catches for seven touchdowns.I think part of my problem with Coles lies in his personality. Fans gravitate to players who not only produce, but lead their ...