Aside from other NFL teams, there weren’t many people who were not overjoyed when the Chicago Bears drafted Roquan Smith. This was the caliber of inside linebacker the organization hasn’t seen in years. Not since the mighty Brian Urlacher himself retired. Smith was a dominant force at Georgia, leading the program to the national championship game. Expectations are sky high under Vic Fangio’s direction.
Few people are more thrilled for his success than his mother, Shaquana Thomas. Getting to watch her son rise through high school and play top tier college football for her home state’s team was a joy she couldn’t express in words. When the Bears called her son’s name at #8 overall, everything reached a pinnacle.
However, thing cooled a bit when TMZ Sports pressed her on the thoughts of having to give up her beloved Atlanta Falcons in order to cheer for Chicago and her son on Sundays.
Roquan Smith mom is living a common issue for NFL parents
This is far from something new for Miss Thomas. Parents of NFL players almost always have a favorite team and harbor the secret wish their son play for it one day. Barry Sanders’ father was a notorious fan of Oklahoma and was furious when his son chose to go to Oklahoma State instead. It’s easy to understand her plight. Especially since the Falcons have had so much success in recent years.
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Why give that up for a franchise that hasn’t had a winning season in six years? Still, blood is thicker than water as they say. It seems inevitable that over time her love for the Bears will grow if for no other reason than her son’s personal livelihood will be at stake playing for them. Chicago Bears nation will be happy to have her when that time comes.
