NFL Sh0ckwave: 3 Most HAT3D “Thorns” Fans Love to HAT3 but Secretly Respect!

In the history of American football (NFL), quite a few superstars have been both admired and viewed as “thorns” making many fans shake their heads. The most typical are Tom Brady, Antonio Brown, and Vontaze Burfict – three faces who consistently appear on the list of the most d1sl1ked players in the league, even though their talent is undeniable.

Tom Brady, the legend wearing number 12 with 7 Super Bowl titles, became the target of harsh criticism after the Deflategate incident in 2015. At that time, the New England Patriots were accused of intentionally defl4t1ng footballs to make them easier to handle. Although he was suspended for four games, Brady calmly responded with: “I just want to win, no matter what they say,” and kept cementing his position as the “king of the field.” His near-perfect image – success, good looks, wealth, and marriage to supermodel Gisele Bündchen – ironically made some fans even more ann0yed.

Quite different from Brady, Antonio Brown became famous… more for his sc4nd4ls than for his performance. From storming off the field, creating conflicts in the locker room, to countless incidents off the field, Brown built up his reputation as a “wild horse.” Despite his outstanding catching skills, Brown’s career was often shaken by his difficult personality and unnecessary dr4m4s.

Meanwhile, Vontaze Burfict, a defensive player who played for the Cincinnati Bengals, was often viewed as the symbol of rough play. He faced multiple suspensions for dangerous tackles that left opponents injured. Burfict’s toughness once made Bengals fans proud, but also turned him into a name that fans across the NFL felt uncomfortable about.

Three stars – three different personalities, but all shared one thing: great talent accompanied by controversy. And whether loved or hated, NFL audiences can hardly ignore these “thorns.”