I know some people are distraught that we haven't signed any PREMIER free agents with salaries that would make Bill Gates proud. Some people also feel that we SUCK. I've come to the realization that due to the large number of Fins fans on this website, you will NEVER be able to please every single one of them. With this said, you have to look at both sides of the coin. No, we didn't sign any big names and that shouldn't be any big surprise. We know Parcells hasn't always been one for big names. Big name equals big contract and we don't want to break the bank for one or two players when we have alot of holes to fill. 2nd, what has signing big names to big money gotten us in the past? It's awful quiet..........3rd, look what's going on with other teams right now. They're signing these above average guys to massive contracts, and other veterans are getting pissed off wondering where their money increase is! That destroys teams because some players get the mentality that the guy next to them is getting paid more, so why should they make any extra effort. They begin to feel like the team owes them more, it then becomes a "ME" issue, instead of the focus being on the "team".
We also know that Parcells has a track record of bringing in BIG guys, and this hasn't changed. Every guy we've signed has gotten bigger than the previous guy in that spot. He has been successful doing this in the past, and we probably shouldn't judge these moves until we've seen these guys play.
The players we're bringing in are also (with the exception of maybe one or two) younger, whereas in the past we've brought in older veterans. Again, where did that get us? Why is it so quiet in here......The defense seemed to wear down during the 2nd half, and we couldn't hold a lead if we had it.
The team is also bringing in younger players because we're in a full rebuild mode. Why bring in multiple high priced veterans that may play for 2 or 3 more years? We have to build for the long term. I for one don't think that we're destined to "suck". Last year we redefined the word, but I think with the new coaching staff and players we're bringing in we will be great in do time....give it a chance to work
We also know that Parcells has a track record of bringing in BIG guys, and this hasn't changed. Every guy we've signed has gotten bigger than the previous guy in that spot. He has been successful doing this in the past, and we probably shouldn't judge these moves until we've seen these guys play.
The players we're bringing in are also (with the exception of maybe one or two) younger, whereas in the past we've brought in older veterans. Again, where did that get us? Why is it so quiet in here......The defense seemed to wear down during the 2nd half, and we couldn't hold a lead if we had it.
The team is also bringing in younger players because we're in a full rebuild mode. Why bring in multiple high priced veterans that may play for 2 or 3 more years? We have to build for the long term. I for one don't think that we're destined to "suck". Last year we redefined the word, but I think with the new coaching staff and players we're bringing in we will be great in do time....give it a chance to work
