Quote:Then you are extremely narrow-minded. It is not safe to assume we need the top pick to get the guy we want.

 

No.  You're misunderstanding what I am trying to say.  When we were losing and getting blown out week to week, I became OK with the chance at having the number one pick.  I became OK with how things were going, if we were going to lose, you might as well lose enough to ensure you have the top pick.  It was a mindset I put myself in, almost to help me cope with the beatings the team was taking.

 

Now what's happening is what in the back of my mind I hoped for.  Even with the easier schedule we are seeing improvements from Bradley and crew.  That's what this team needed, whether it came with wins or not was a question I had.  I didn't expect the improvement to result in the wins it has but now that we are seeing the wins keep them coming.  We've moved past the chance at the number 1, or even 2 pick.  Regardless the improvement is what we need to be looking for.  Developing players is a crucial part of this season and will continue to be.  Not only that, Gus is able to learn on the go as a coach.  That's an important piece of the season too.  This year was a wash as far as winning for me.  I didn't expect it and was OK with having the number one pick in the draft.

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