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LKelley67 · 02-10-2005, 08:18 PM

some kinda common ground might be found going beyond the phrase \"does he want to win?\" more is, how badly does he want to win? indulge me while i draw a baseball example where there is no real cap. there is tremendous disparity in team salaries in mlb. everyone knows how steinbrenner opens the checkbook in efforts to win. what isn\'t as widely know that there are many owners with far more net worth than he. one of the richest, pohland of the twins, has been among the stingiest tightwads. the nfl has a cap but coaches salaries are going through the roof. huizenga demonstrated he was willing to pay whatever necessary to attain what he considered his best chance at winning (saban). daniel snyder spent somewhat not so wisely for players but there was no doubt that he wanted that. washington, miami, new england, and detroit own their stadiums. this is a growing trend- unbelieveable tax write off, rake in all of the profits of everything else that goes on there, acquire an asset which enhances the value of the franchise, etc. the jets are currently offering 600mil toward a new manhattan stadium and sd owner spanos is offering 400mil to a new facility. why? it is sound business to invest in yourself if you are committed. vikings owner mccomb is a billionaire but has refused to do that. why? he is ready to sell soon. not a bad deal either, buying the vikes for 250mil in 1998 and doubling your money in 7 years. i only see signs of the used car dealer approach in nawlins. 11mil last year that could have been spent towards the missing linebacker or db that was left on the table. no upper tier free agents signed (after leaving mueller said signing bonuses could not exceed 10mil). squeezing such football fanatic fans in a state that is legitimately economically strapped. if not haslett then how can a venturi remain, no matter what contract payoff? chow may be a flop but the 800-900k shows commitment to winning.

benson wants to win but he shown only inconsistency at best in choosing who and how the show is run. with an current regime of unsatisfactory results not being overhauled or replaced i question whether he has the passion for it anymore (remember he started at zero in \'85). it looks more like posturing for the endgame of his life to me.

02-10-2005, 08:18 PM	#17
LKelley67 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: baton rouge Posts: 2,540	in case you missed it some kinda common ground might be found going beyond the phrase \"does he want to win?\" more is, how badly does he want to win? indulge me while i draw a baseball example where there is no real cap. there is tremendous disparity in team salaries in mlb. everyone knows how steinbrenner opens the checkbook in efforts to win. what isn\'t as widely know that there are many owners with far more net worth than he. one of the richest, pohland of the twins, has been among the stingiest tightwads. the nfl has a cap but coaches salaries are going through the roof. huizenga demonstrated he was willing to pay whatever necessary to attain what he considered his best chance at winning (saban). daniel snyder spent somewhat not so wisely for players but there was no doubt that he wanted that. washington, miami, new england, and detroit own their stadiums. this is a growing trend- unbelieveable tax write off, rake in all of the profits of everything else that goes on there, acquire an asset which enhances the value of the franchise, etc. the jets are currently offering 600mil toward a new manhattan stadium and sd owner spanos is offering 400mil to a new facility. why? it is sound business to invest in yourself if you are committed. vikings owner mccomb is a billionaire but has refused to do that. why? he is ready to sell soon. not a bad deal either, buying the vikes for 250mil in 1998 and doubling your money in 7 years. i only see signs of the used car dealer approach in nawlins. 11mil last year that could have been spent towards the missing linebacker or db that was left on the table. no upper tier free agents signed (after leaving mueller said signing bonuses could not exceed 10mil). squeezing such football fanatic fans in a state that is legitimately economically strapped. if not haslett then how can a venturi remain, no matter what contract payoff? chow may be a flop but the 800-900k shows commitment to winning. benson wants to win but he shown only inconsistency at best in choosing who and how the show is run. with an current regime of unsatisfactory results not being overhauled or replaced i question whether he has the passion for it anymore (remember he started at zero in \'85). it looks more like posturing for the endgame of his life to me.