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Thank you for pointing that out.

@bmags Excellent points. I still like the idea of teams trying to win to secure a better draft pick than lose, but keeping it the same isn't quite as bad sounding after reading your post.

Crazy to think a quality head coach like Reeves changed jobs a couple times.

Free agents make a bigger impact in baseball than the NFL. The plans I've read have the worst record drafting fifth to eight. I don't believe it's too big of a hole to dig out of instead of first to fourth.

The even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while theory. What is the worst record drafted 5th after the four teams closest to making the playoffs?

How does a system that rewards the losing teams help parity? Wouldn't a system that rewards teams for trying to at least reach the half way point encourage parity?

How does the current system avoid teams becoming parasites?

That's the point. Organizational tanking isn't players not trying, or worse, throwing games. It's organizations purposefully not trying to put together a competitive team this year to help with two or three years down the road. The Diamondbacks weren't looking to sign any free agents to help win games last year. They benefited from creating and maintaining a bad team. This proposal causes teams to try and win games every year. The Diamondbacks will have to jump into the free agent market and compete if they want a top pick. Under the current system they need to avoid signing anyone and keep any breakout MiLB players off the MLB roster to get that high pick.

Happy New Year. This is the year . . . . . . I learn how to add an electrical circuit to my garage. I'm planning on adding two circuits for my wood working tools and additional lighting. Running wire back to the breaker box.

Welcome to a new year. Don't forget to remind your grandparents to write 2022 on a few checks so they don't forget.

I don't see a big name coming in. But I'd like to be wrong.

Illinois bred.

You fully participated in the event of our lifetime. I'm glad it was minor.

Making memories. Greatest gift of all.

So players would walk away from their careers? I admire their willingness to sacrifice themselves like that.

Five years? That means many of the players will never play another game. I'm not certain there is that much unity.

That's so cool.

Sorry to hear that news. I'm hoping it's mild.

Pong But Madden was the first tournament experience.

Statesman.

He had so much fun announcing, and never seemed to take himself seriously. People forgot what a great coach he was.

I'm trying to decide if you are serious.

The Bears should wait and have the pick of New Year leftovers. Think any teams are waiting for Nagy to become available?

https://www.sportscasting.com/14-quarterbacks-who-looked-elite-during-their-first-starting-seasons/ Doing a little research.

IIRC didn't Cam Newton and Vince Young have pretty good rookie years? It really seems like years three and four are the pivotal years.