From a Jets fan... what it was like while Jon was a Jet.
I know the situation was different, but I remember feeling the same way when we let go of Sam Mills. Mills was getting older, but his skills really hadn't diminished. Everyone was pretty heartbroken and upset that he left, though in our case it was just an idiotic move by the staff.
Vilma has been one of my favorite players over the years--and I hope he remains one of my favorites for years to come.