Eric Decker invites Jets fans to share their love, Jets fans pour out rage

Sometimes even good intentions turn south in a hurry. The New York Jets' Eric Decker decided to reach out to his beleaguered, tormented fan base on Twitter and offer a bit of love ... and swag:

#jetsnation, tell me why you love the @nyjets using #jetsdiehardfan and I'll send a signed prize to my favorite.

— Eric Decker (@EricDecker87) October 29, 2014

Unfortunately, with their team sitting at 1-7, Jets fans were in no mood for love. Some wounds are just too raw. You don't ever go to Twitter seeking honest opinion, because you just might get it:

My father forced this cursed franchise on me while i was in the womb 32 years later still no qb @EricDecker87 @nyjets #jetsdiehardfan

— 贾斯汀 (@_keator) October 29, 2014

@EricDecker87 @nyjets They aren't a threat to any AFC playoff teams! Also, they aren't a threat to draft good players. #jetsdiehardfan

— Chris (@StengDADDY) October 29, 2014

@ericdecker87 @nyjets @sportspickle #jetsdiehardfan I'm a Jets fan because they're an easy win when my team plays them

— Alex (@LuNcH_BoXx) October 29, 2014

@EricDecker87 @nyjets #jetsdiehardfan because the GM said the coach, owner and players are great. If it weren't for 1-7 we'd all be happy

— Frank Donato (@FrankDonato1) October 30, 2014

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Now, to be fair, some fans were taking this quite seriously:

@EricDecker87 @nyjets #jetsdiehardfan Born in to the tradition and love every second of it http://ift.tt/1yJuxlO

— Grande Papi (@JetRossi) October 30, 2014

Love the @nyjets because despite the 1-7 start I have faith you can and will turn this thing around #jetsdiehardfan

— Amanda (@Manda4294) October 29, 2014

@EricDecker87 @nyjets #jetsdiehardfan I have loved the Jets my whole life and one day we'll win another title and dance on our haters graves

— Griffin McKinley (@GriffinMcKinley) October 30, 2014

Whew. That last one turned a little dark. Decker has not yet announced who'll win the prize, but you can follow yourself at #jetsdiehardfan. Might want to keep a raincoat on for the splatter.

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