Well, this is awkward. On Monday, Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray shared a photo of his new tattoo, which shows off his Kansas City hometown pride. The problem: there’s a Kansas City Chiefs tattoo on there. You know, the team that’s a division rival with his current employer.
Broncos linebacker has a new back tattoo ... which features a Chiefs logo
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with showing eternal love for the place where you were born. The tattoo also includes nods to Sporting Kansas City and the Kansas City Royals, which should hammer home that Ray’s back is pro-Kansas City all the time. Still, some fans were not happy with this:
Ray wants everyone to know that’s it’s possible to love both cities at the same time:
Listen people! I love the Broncos and I bleed orange and blue. Don't let a representation of pride and art upset you. Let's get this work
— Shane Ray (@X_RAYted56) March 15, 2016
If your with me be with me and respect my story. Only then can you say your a fan.
— Shane Ray (@X_RAYted56) March 15, 2016
And to their credit, there are fans who wholeheartedly support him:
@X_RAYted56. love the tat. KC roots grow deep. Don't listen to haters. I've been in D for a long time and still loyal! Shouldn't b n issue
— Trey Oliver (@troliver5280) March 16, 2016
@X_RAYted56 can rep his home team, why is everybody freakin out?! At least this man is loyal to his home! I can respect that!
— JBug (@jennibee303) March 16, 2016
@X_RAYted56 Thanks for being a Bronco. I love watching you. I support you. Love that you own your past while loving your present!
— Cassandra Vanzalinge (@cmvanzalinge) March 16, 2016
(h/t Denver Post)
