Reply #5: I get what you're saying

[petronius]

I couldn't read the whole article (I'm not a subscriber), but from what I saw it sounds like he is there on merit. It says he plays on punt and kickoff coverage, which is not part of the game where you can be a player down and expect to do well. And apparently he has some other physical and athletic accomplishments as well.

It would be a shame if his or other players safety was compromised for a symbolic gesture - I'm hoping that isn't what is happening...

I do agree with you that there are limits, although we certainly celebrate anyone who tries to push those limits as far as possible.