No point complaining now

[TBpup]

You said he regrets not getting the team help for the stretch run. What you posted says he wishes he had spent more before the season, but didn't want to add help and lose flexibility last summer, so they didn't add help during the season.

Yes he regretted it...and then didn't do anything about it at the deadline. This year, he was somewhat self-imposed handcuffed. In both instances, nothing was done and the same issues existed. No one is happier that they got of to such a great albeit over-their-skis start but it seems a shame when there are obvious issues that are similar to last season, to let that go undealt with at the deadline two years in a row.

Then again, Portland office mantra since about 2000 has been, "Next Year".

 

[PapaG]

Yes he regretted it...and then didn't do anything about it at the deadline. This year, he was somewhat self-imposed handcuffed. In both instances, nothing was done and the same issues existed. No one is happier that they got of to such a great albeit over-their-skis start but it seems a shame when there are obvious issues that are similar to last season, to let that go undealt with at the deadline two years in a row.

Then again, Portland office mantra since about 2000 has been, "Next Year".

That's not what you said, though. You said he regretted not getting the team help for the stretch run last year. That's not the case, according to his own words.

 

[TBpup]

That's not what you said, though. You said he regretted not getting the team help for the stretch run last year. That's not the case, according to his own words.

He regretted it so they couldn't make a stretch run because he underestimated it. Then he didn't address that regret at the deadline either last season or this season.

If it's just a matter of nitpicking whatever point, I have a friend who will debate anything to the nth degree instead of the spirit of a conversation. I think you two would have fun.

 

[PapaG]

He regretted it so they couldn't make a stretch run because he underestimated it. Then he didn't address that regret at the deadline either last season or this season.

If it's just a matter of nitpicking whatever point, I have a friend who will debate anything to the nth degree instead of the spirit of a conversation. I think you two would have fun.

 

[TBpup]

Back atcha'. Perhaps we can meet in person sometime and grab a beer. I love spirited conversations with passionate Blazer fans.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I like that Neil was thinking long-term.

Watching Patty Mills ought to tell you that you need patience.

 

[TBpup]

I like that Neil was thinking long-term.

Watching Patty Mills ought to tell you that you need patience.

I agree with long-term thinking but after not advancing passed the 1st round for well over a decade, I'm also ready to strike while the iron is hot. A 24-4 start seemed very hot but there were also issues to address. That was when anyone playing at the time had the most value. I'm sure Neil saw the hidden weaknesses as easily as we did.

Not saying it would have won them a title or even landed them in the Finals but help was and still is needed. To just go on as is seems like driving in the Indy 500 with at really fast car that will only go 450 miles.