NEW RULE

Injuries occur.

On Thursday, David Beckham was diagnosed with a sprained knee. He will miss six weeks. Obviously, Beckham will be criticized. Fans will bemoan his absence. Pundits will criticize his salary and inaction. All should shut up. Beckham is exemplary. He is superb. However, Beckham is an athlete. Athletes sustain injuries. Should fans complain? Would they if Tom Brady were injured?