Some players take slights, perceived or actual, and use them as motivation to achieve great things in their careers. For other players, it’s the beginning of a downward spiral.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is well-known for falling into the first group, meticulously documenting seemingly everything negative anyone has ever said about him. He has used that to become the leader of the Packers offense and one of the best quarterbacks in the league.
The Packers’ defensive leader, defensive lineman Mike Daniels says a slight by the team during his rookies season is what drove him to become one of the best defensive linemen in the league.