As if all that wasn't enough, there have been stories published and questions asked about whether Richards should have the captain's "C" ripped off his chest. Holmgren said he thinks Richards is "a good captain for our team," but I'm not sure why it really matters. Unless you're a kid picking teams on the playground at recess, being a captain is a largely ceremonial role. Real leadership has nothing to do with sewing a letter onto a sweater, and it's unlikely that any professional athlete would follow someone simply because he holds an honorary title.