Mr. Redskin is syntactically and grammatically challenged :confused: but his point about the absolute irrelevance of "Redskins profitability" is absolutely correct. Citing that as a "success" or "strength" of the Redskins organization is an important point for bankers who are considering lending Danny Boy some more money so he can buy up a couple more radio stations or an amusement park somewhere. For people who pay to get into games and buy Skins' gear, it is irrelevant at the very best. Redskin fans ought to want Super Bowl Trophies and parades - - while the team barely breaks even - - far more than a AAA credit rating for Danny Boy.
Those who think the profitability thing is important probably cannot wait for the annual evaluation by
Forbes Magazine listing the putative value that they put on sports franchises so they can see the Redskins at or near the top of the list. I know that is always a big day on the calendar for me.
And don't forget that big ranking in
Fortune Magazine when they list the richest people in the world and we all get to see Danny Boy on the list. Gives me goosebumps every time it happens.
Now, Mr. Redskin is wrong to say there is nothing right with this team. There are plenty of things to build on:
1. Good young QB.
2. One very good RB and a very good back-up RB.
3. One very good TE - - and a rookie TE who was
really good in college but who hasn't yet shown anything at the NFL level.
4. Good defensive ends.
5. A very good MLB.
6. Two young OLBs who might actually learn how to play their position instead of trying to rely on "athleticism" to make every play.
7. One good young CB (Rogers), one physically talented young CB (Hall) and several able veteran CBs.
8. One excellent and one very good safety.