While he was a bust relative to draft position, he made some big plays for the Rams and appeared to have a good work ethic..
He just wasn't a very good WR.
However, relative to these guys:
1) Cunningham
2) Cooper
3) Reynolds
He made more big plays than the 3 of these guys combined and Rams fans love these 3 and hate Austin. I am assuming it was because of draft position and salary, but most fans don't qualify it.
I have no idea why fans love the 3 players that have made less big plays than Austin and can't stand Austin. Those 3 players were and are way overvalued.