That is exactly why I'd said that if Zolak's information is accurate, good riddance to Mr. Wayne.TheoShmeo said:
It has nothing to do with anyone perception (of lack thereof) of Reggie as a "soft" player. As many have rightly noted, you don't last that long if you're not physically and mentally tough on Sunday.
However, to succeed in Foxboro, toughness on gameday is not enough if you want to fit into the culture. You need to bring a mental toughness all week to Do Your Job. And it doesn't come just from the top. It's a culture that Bruschi and McGinest instilled in the locker room and Brady, Wilfork and many others have reinforced over the years.
As has been said countless times, players need to buy in to succeed. That's what it takes to be a cultural fit here. Ayers was a fit. Wayne tried it - and either had nothing left (as some have surmised) or did not get on the proverbial bus. Either way, letting him move on is the right call.
