Jim makes some valid points. Think of it like the court room where the defense has to portray the best possible picture.
Personally I don't like Tiki... I see him as an grateful, ungracious, self-serving, fingure-pointing prick. Contrast him with the best running back (in my life time).. Barry Sanders and you will know more why I think Tiki is "an grateful, ungracious, self-serving, fingure-pointing prick."