Core of the Redskins problem: Greed

[Drift Reality]

Originally Posted by djdunick

DriftReality,

I couldn't agree with you more on most of your assessment. Bringing in free agents and paying big money to outsiders does have a demoralizing effect on your psyche. Plus chemistry always takes time. It's kind of like bringing in contractors to do your work (I'm a Gov Tech Lead and hate to bring in 'hired guns' to do your work but that's the govt' way, I digress). Cultivating draft picks is a much more long term successful way to build a Super Bowl Champ but this owner doesn't get it after 7 years. Is he insane or what. He keeps making the same mistake over and over. That's the definition of insanity. On top of the emotional effect all the free agents have on the team people are out of position at times. Free Agency should be a supplement to your team to fill gaps not a way to build your entire team.

PS. - That was a cheap shot and uncalled for; dealing out the racial card when comparing Taylor and Archuletta.

DJdunick, thanks for your perspective. I think most of us in the professional world realize what it would be like to bust your ass and then have management bring someone else in when you were up for a promotion.

I'm sorry if you felt the race issue was out of order. I thought about whether or not to include the point and ultimately, I honestly felt that it was accurate. I think we would have to be wearing blinders if we were to feel as though race is not a factor in professional sports today. I'm not saying it is right, but I feel that it is a reality.

Whenever they talk about the black/white issue at quarterback, it seems as though players are always being quoted on how the NFL attempts to turn black athletic quarterbacks into other positions. Don't you think that race must play an issue across the field?