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Originally Posted by FAX
A bolded truth.
Been there. Done that. We've had probably 70% of our defensive cap allocation tied up in two washed-up vets for a couple of years. (I don't know the actual percentage ... that's just a wild guess.) And when those guys are not impacting (or even playing), the drop-off to the second tier was Thelma & Louise highlight level.
That's not how you maintain a consistently winning franchise in my worldview.
But, it's also worth remembering that we've experienced a dramatic overhaul of the defensive coaching staff. That's a change that fosters a sense of encouragement and hope. Sadly, I fear that Sutton confused bag-o-dicks with impending victory.
FAX
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They went from paying EB, JH, and DF 54 mil this year to paying TM, FC and Okafor 43 mil. So they shaved 20% off the defensive expenses in 3 players and one could argue they stayed the same or got better at their supposedly 3 best players. And a lot younger.