I’m not sure if there was ever a time in Bud Dupree’s professional career in which he wasn’t a divisive figure within the fanbase. Even when he was drafted, at least as memory serves, he had his share of detractors who saw him more as an athlete than a football player. Now, while most acknowledge his improvement, many still view his price as being unacceptable for the level of play he’s able to deliver.
This has never been the position held by the Pittsburgh Steelers. After all, they are the ones paying him, and if they didn’t feel he was worth the investment, they would be…not paying him.