People hate on the guy for good reason.

He hasn't been so hilariously/epically bad the past couple games. He doesn't pop out of the screen negatively quite as often, and even gets in some big tackles/stops once in a while.

To your point, though... the damage has been done in the eye of the fans.

"I'll take your word at face value. I have never met you but I assume you have a face..lol"

-Ballpeen