First I am a fan through marriage. But, I do know my beloved loves his team. He has not been happy with the Os in the past years. His brother a huge fan, finally sent out an e-mail, like an obit notice saying that his team had died and he was finished. He was a guy who loved the team as much as his brother. But, it is tough to watch an owner spend so much money for the elite players and the players knowing this and for what ever reason not playing well at all. But, hey the played that earned their sweetheart deal. Damned the fans.
So, your post is illuminating. I had heard the attendance is down. The return of the DC team may be the worst thing for the Os or the best, to get off their behind and earn their salary. But, with the upper management as it well that may not happen.
I recall when the Skins was bought by that young computer whiz, the team went down and quick. They are slow to recover. I almost thought both teams would die a slow death.
Money is important, talent is even more important and management well that is the most important. Both teams need that .. or they are sure to fail.
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