Briere being a small boi himself, it's become indisputable that Flahr, Clarke, and Godking Emperor Torts have way too much say. It's really just baffling how this team so transparently is guided by those 3 in how they steadfastly chase their archetypes while foolishly falling victim to the sunk cost fallacy. I mean it's right there! It's black and white! They're doubling down on Drysdale only because they traded for him, losing their top 3 prospect in the process. They feel they HAVE to squeeze all the juice from that rotten fruit. They can't just punt. From Fillpula to Drysdale to all the other assholes in between, like Hayes. It's just crazy.
Simulataneously, you have the overall directionless plodding. Say you build from the back out, and pass on one of the best dmen in the draft. Acknowledge the lack of high end skill on the team, and draft a floor player who lacks any high end tool. Look to trade up, then trade back. Trade a roster player for picks at the deadline, then trade futures for a roster player. Anyone who credits this brain trust with anything at this point is almost as out of touch as the brain trust itself. Truly, I've never seen a group of decision makers so lost. No one knows what it means or takes to win in this sport. That is so plainly shown with every decision they make. It's hilarious.
The smart teams plot the course. The other teams sail the waypoints hoping to pass the smart teams by. Then there's the Flyers, who are busy cutting holes out of the sail thinking it'll make the boat lighter and faster
