49ers’ punt returner Kyle Williams, who botched a punt and fumbled on another return against the Giants Sunday, has been receiving death threats on Twitter. Williams was filling in for the injured Ted Ginn Jr.
Williams had a punt return hit his knee and was recovered by the Giants at the start of the fourth quarter. This set the Giants in great field position and led to a Giants go-ahead touchdown to make it 17-14. 49ers’ kicker David Akers made a field goal with about six minutes left in the fourth quarter to tie it up, which led to overtime.
In overtime, Williams fumbled on a punt return which was recovered by the Giants. Giants’ kicker Lawrence Tynes kicked a game-winning field goal on that turnover.
Since then, Kyle Williams has been receiving threats via Twitter. Fans and critics have been telling him evil and cruel things with some tweets even threatening his family.
We can all admit that he made two huge mistakes that probably cost the 49ers a Super Bowl apperance, but these immature fans need to stop it. Sending negative messages and threats to a man who already feels bad enough is completely insensitive and cold-hearted.
I know people sometimes get caught up in the heat and feelings of the game, but the comments that have been made are inexcusable. Everyone knows Williams had a bad day. Instead of condemning him, why not console him?
I was glad to see positive, supportive messagess from many people, including Deion Sanders and Kurt Warner. The supportive messages outnumbered the negative ones, but the threats and negative comments are the ones that stick with you.
WR Rod Smith, Denver Broncos.
