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Old 03-03-2010, 09:49 PM   #205
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re: Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread

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Originally Posted by Lotus View Post
Is it not true that the Colts (for just one example) try to build from within? It seems to me that the Colts rarely make big free agent splashes. They draft folks, develop them, and then at least try to pay them for services rendered over time. To be fair, they don't pay everyone and a number of Colts have walked to other teams. But, in general, rather than shopping outside of the organization for free agents, they try to draft people, develop them, and then give them market-value second contracts whenever possible. Such a dynamic rewards player loyalty with organizational loyalty. Is this not true?
Face it we're the Real Madrid of the NFL. Read over this and tell me if this sounds familiar.

Alonso deal ends Real Madrid spending spree, says Valdano - Transfers - ESPN Soccernet

Florentino Perez defends Real Madrid's spending spree on Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo | European Football - Times Online
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