07-28-2021, 10:21 AM
I have to agree. Mike is the source of all of this mediocrity. His actions at the head of this franchise have had a water fall effect on not only the coaches but also the players.
I do think that we've had some teams that were capable of going deep into the playoffs - on paper. The problem is that none of the players really were held accountable or felt that if they didn't produce / win key games that there would be a negative outcome. They knew - based on past experience and observation - that win or lose, they would be back and playing the same position the next year.
The coaches didn't hold anyone accountable for their actions in any real sense either on or off the field. They knew that they would very likely be back and getting paid regardless of the outcome.
All of this comes down from the owner of the club - IMHO.
I do think that we've had some teams that were capable of going deep into the playoffs - on paper. The problem is that none of the players really were held accountable or felt that if they didn't produce / win key games that there would be a negative outcome. They knew - based on past experience and observation - that win or lose, they would be back and playing the same position the next year.
The coaches didn't hold anyone accountable for their actions in any real sense either on or off the field. They knew that they would very likely be back and getting paid regardless of the outcome.
All of this comes down from the owner of the club - IMHO.
