The article suggests Jerry lied to fans because of ticket sales. Disagree.
Florio isn’t unaware of how PSLs work, and the fact that seats that matter have already been sold. Come on dude, always liked ya.
That wasn’t what was happening, nor should anyone have interpreted that to mean free agent bonanza. Can’t always take Jerryspeak at face value. We know this.
Fans and media think restructuring contracts to create cap room is no big deal. What it means for Jerry’s purpose is paying that player’s salary immediately instead of weekly later on. Tens of millions of dollars for multiple players….the interest on, and/or what could be made with that money in the real world is significant.
That’s what “all in” meant. Not a free agent spending spree, but also not about selling the seats in the 400 level corners.
My guess/opinion on a topic that is bound to age poorly….
In that same conversation he said that they want Dak long term “but he has to work with us.” My guess is Stephen set a certain number on an extension (similar to Tyron), and France told them to pound sand.
The problem I have is it very much feels as if this all catches them by surprise as opposed to an actual plan.
They should have planned to be in this spot (even if it wasn’t ideal, as plan b or c) contract wise and been more aggressive the last few years. Now what?
They aren’t good enough to have a title shot and aren’t bad enough to get better quickly. Absolute no man’s land, and the very worst place to be in pro sports.
Personally it doesn’t feel as if Jerry and son are on the exact same page with certain things, and it’s making them look like fools….which clearly never bothered them….but now also liars.
I think Jerry wants to win, while Stephen is picking quarters off the floor. Jerry still has his “final say,” and his radio show, and the second round of the draft to play with, but it should be clear to anyone paying attention that Stephen is running things.
