I think I know what might be really hindering this franchise. ( I might be wrong)

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(12-30-2018, 03:07 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: I'm not so sure. I've debated this back and forth with myself.

On one hand, a team should be completely disconnected from the fans, and the fans negative/positive outlook should have 0 effect on them.

On the other hand, these players are on average around age 24. They have fragile psyches and the negative social media aspect can effect them (see John Ross). Players are far more mentally weak than the players of a few decades ago. Boys are playing now, not men.

I think positivity from fans can drive a team the right direction. I think of Seattle and the 12s, or even Philly fans last year. Granted, the team has to be coached and playing well to create that positive vibe, but I think the positivity from the fans can be beneficial.

I'd say John Ross types are more the exception than the rule. 

That aside, Mike Brown's record and player results in 26+ seasons should have led any reasonable-thinking man to the conclusion that, the way it's being done is not the right way (if your goal is competing for SBs--which his isn't). But that's a different story for a different thread.

The stubbornness that he's shown has caused what he deserves; a sweeping, deep, negative reaction to his team's performance.