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There has been much discussion lately surrounding Mark Gastineau, a figure emblematic of the NFL's past glory but whose legacy is overshadowed by his current state of bitterness and regret. For those unfamiliar, Mark Gastineau was a formidable force in the NFL during the 1980s, renowned for revolutionizing the defensive end position as a pass rusher. Despite his fame and accolades, Gastineau's relationships with teammates were fraught; he was seen as selfish, notorious for crossing the players’ picket line during a strike, and ultimately branded as an "all-around miserable bastard."