Quote:I did not expect us to be a good team this year. Most people did not expect us to be a good team. We are not a good team.I just think we're going to aim for Bridgewater or Clowny next draft.

 

But there in lies my confussion.

 

People are complaing that we are not going to win many games. Games that if won, mean we will not have a high enough draft pick next year. What good would it do if we go 4-12 and get stuck in the "guy after" area again?

The organization is an entertainment business, seeking to obtain revenues (and profit) through the team sport of football.  One of the largest controllable aspects of the revenue equation is putting fans in the seats.  In general, a team that wins games is more attractive and draws more fans in the seats.  The organization, as much as they would like to have better draft choices next year or thereafter, looks at today's bottom line and open seats, and plays to win today. If they lose too many games, they will lose fans buying seats, and it may be tough to get them back in the seats at a later date. 

 

Fans want to win initially as the season begins, with even the pessimistic ones wishing for a Cinderella story.   However, if and when they deem the season as a lost cause in terms of playoffs, then they have a desire for additional losses and a better draft pick, in hopes of a better tomorrow.  The tough thing is the fans make this "lost cause determination" at different times (after 3 losses and some after 10 losses).  Hence, today's disconnect of fans screaming for wins and better draft picks.            

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