Unbelievable. I'm never one for losing to get an edge in a future situation. However, this team is so devoid of top talent at many positions that maybe that is best.
The problem with getting high top picks is a team is so committed to high gaurenteed salaries. This is an issue because it creates too much imbalance in one (or many if a team consistently picks high year after year) player.
Saban still can be THE coach for this team. Unfortunately, much more time is needed. Draft picks and crappy free agent talent have been insufficently available so far for Saban.
The problem with getting high top picks is a team is so committed to high gaurenteed salaries. This is an issue because it creates too much imbalance in one (or many if a team consistently picks high year after year) player.
Saban still can be THE coach for this team. Unfortunately, much more time is needed. Draft picks and crappy free agent talent have been insufficently available so far for Saban.