Yeah but here's the thing: Rod is by no means suggesting that we "cheat" in the slightest. Rather, he's simply suggesting that we aggressively "Blend-in" with our competition if we really want to hit the high road of success. =;-pIt's kinda like Lord of the Flies around here.
Rod needs to stay. No one else is as adamant about us cheating our way to victories than him. That voice would be lost, whether you agree with him or not.