Clean it up, Jake
The Jan. 8 article “Plummer’s true grit lies beneath his scruffy looks” was very interesting. While Jake Plummer is a good quarterback and could take the Broncos to the Super Bowl, he is quite immature. Whether he likes it or not, he is seen as a role model by many boys and girls. He must learn to control his quick temper. His scruffy look is insulting to all fans and a poor role model for young athletes. Other Broncos have different hairstyles, yet they look neat and clean as they realize they are looked upon as role models. Jake, on the other hand, looks like he just crawled out of a Dumpster. He can have a beard and long hair but should keep it neat. When he went to a school he should have taken a cue from how John Lynch was dressed. He needs to clean up his act.
Gayle Merves
Lone Tree
One can’t truly judge a man by his cover
I just read your article on Jake Plummer and felt compelled to respond to it. I first want to thank you for writing the article. I am a retired orthodontist and your article reminded me of the time I had a teenage patient, a young man about 17 years old, who wore his hair very long. He was a tall, skinny kid with this long, black stringy hair and very pale skin tone. He was very quiet and difficult to engage in conversation. I began to wonder if this boy might be on drugs. So, one day, I forced him into some conversation with me and I found that not only was he not on drugs, but that he was the lead guitar player in a Christian rock band. I vowed at that time to never judge someone based solely on his appearance.
As for Plummer, in my opinion, he is the best thing that has happened to Denver sports in years.
Jim Kerns
Wheat Ridge
Broncos might have a say in the matter
Before the coronation of Tom Brady and the New England Pats gets anymore underway, I think it’s time for a break in the parade planning to look at a couple of tidbits that apparently interest no one but me.
The Patriots are 4-6 this year (including the wild-card game) against teams finishing the season with a winning record.
I know the Patriots had lots of injuries. Trust me, we all know that. We are reminded of that on an hourly basis. I know about their playoff record, their coaching and, of course, their quarterback. Good for them.
They are, after all, a very good team. But while the talking heads are busy setting the championship game scenarios between Brady and Peyton Manning, I have a nagging suspicion that somewhere in Dove Valley, under the cover of a complete lack of interest, another group of players and coaches have plans of their own.
David Turner
Lakewood
