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In a candid discussion, jeffery shares his complex relationship with fantasy football, highlighting his long history with the game and the emotional turmoil it brings. He reflects on the challenges of balancing loyalty to his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the demands of fantasy football. jeffery expresses discomfort with mixed feelings about rooting for individual players versus team allegiance, leading to his initial decision to stop playing fantasy football. He also comments on the shift in how fantasy leagues operate today, primarily online, and the contrasting environment of his current workplace, which lacks sports engagement. Key Points: jeffery has a long history with fantasy football, dating back to its early days. He struggles with divided loyalties between his fantasy team and his favorite NFL team. The emotional conflict of rooting for individual players versus team allegiance is a significant issue for him. He notes a change in how fantasy leagues are conducted, now primarily online. jeffery describes his current non-sports workplace and its lack of engagement in fantasy leagues.