Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!
That’s what did it for me. It’s the chemistry and continuity of a team that was the attraction, not the game itself. I grew up loving baseball but I bailed on MLB once all that started. Didn’t watch more than an inning or two of the World Series; just don’t care anymore.
True; not as long ago as MLB, but true. Which is why I don't watch any NFL teams that aren't relatively constant in personnel.
Agreed. Salary cap is needed in my opinion. I was an Indian's fan but they can't keep a star player. Every year they have a different cast of characters. I have lost interest.
NFL team have a good bit of changeover but their stars QB's don't move often. Most young kids relate to the QB.
I think college football will join them soon (if they haven’t already)
Glad you brought up the reserve clause, King. Indeed it made for team continuity, but it also imprisoned players. Dilemma.
It could not stand forever, but it did make for some great teams with players who became identified with the brand. I'm glad I never got to see Mantle as anything but a Yankee, Kaline as anything but a Tiger, or Koufax as anything but a Dodger.
Man you're talking about the old times!! While I certainly recall such (i.e., Mickey Mantle is STILL a Yankee even in his post life in Heaven!), unfortunately that was then, and this is now. No way to turn back time so to speak.
Like the regular work force, treat your employees well, give them room to grow, and they're less likely to leave.
Not at the spots most people care about. Star QBs, RBs, DBs and DEs tend to stick around for a while and when they don’t it is a big deal. Oline, LBs and DTs move around a lot but unless you are a real standout most people don’t even notice. I still remember how big of a deal it was when Tony Gonzalez joined the Falcons because it was a superstar in his prime joining another team.
I've read his views. They are blatantly self-serving. He wants teams to keep signing his veteran highly-paid clientele to enhance his own bottom line. He's a prime candidate for a urine shower.
It's not broken. Businessmen will and should be businessmen and somebody has to win on the field. The fans of the teams that make it work are delighted. Moneyball has been proven to work, both financially and competitively. If people don't like the product, don't buy the tickets.
I understand your point. But remember, even in the old days, there were still chronically bad teams and people paid to own them. TV wasn't a big financial driver then, either. Admittedly, the good teams stayed good longer because their players couldn't bolt. But nothing was guaranteed. Even the Yankees tanked terribly during the era before free agency got going. There are still franchises out there looking for any angle to win, but doing it profitably.
It’s not just a toy. Very lucrative business. Look at what teams are worth today compared to just ten years ago
Oh no doubt!! I merely replied with my "concurrence" because I just had to!! =;-D
