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We all know Mecca would build the Bengals... he has never cared about character. That's just how he views it.
I don't think it's totally about image though. If you think Bill Polian gives a flying rats anus about what you, or even any Colts fan, thinks of his team, you're giving yourself way too much credit. These teams pretty much do what they want. Whether it's getting rid of Marvin Harrison, Santonio Holmes, trading Lawyer Milloy away... if you want to do something stupid they won't put up with it.
What Mecca doesn't get, is that it goes much deeper than that. That ability to recognize and evaluate character is what helps these guys build dynasties. It doesn't have to be the "right 53" of all boy scouts or anything like that... that'll be Mecca's argument. But the ability to evaluate character surely helped tip the scales of Manning over Ryan Leaf, and Edge over Ricky Williams when that was considered an odd decision. It's not like they only sign milk and cookies guys but they are able to create an atmosphere where they get the most of guys.
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