I think people are misunderstanding what I'm trying to get at. Never once have I, nor will I argue that a team ought to intentionally lose games. What I'm trying to understand is how fans reconcile the dilemma present at had--do they relish in the short-term success (that appears to be largely inconsequential because the team is obviously not capable of competing for a super bowl) despite the negative consequences it has on the long-term trajectory of the team, or do they hope for a a better draft pick, which bares more favorably on the long-term success of the team but flies in the face of their short-term success?

 

It seems like an double edge sword that every fan of sports teams have to deal with. How do you reconcile the contrast between what is good for the heart and what is good for the mind? Sorry if some of you are so sensitive you cannot consider the question rationally, I wasn't trying to offend anyone, just curious about people's thoughts.

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