No evidence of any of this being true, just assumptions.
Hurney convinced Tepper this squad could win. When it didn't and Yep looked at the evidence closely he fired him.
Some Key Mistakes:
Hurney convinced Tepper this squad could win. When it didn't and Yep looked at the evidence closely he fired him.
Some Key Mistakes:
Bradbury walks.
FAs brought in that could have went to his deal: 52, Weatherly. Both unimpressive.
Shaq contract.
FAs brought in that could have went to his deal: 52, Weatherly. Both unimpressive.
Shaq contract.
CMC contact in light of Mike Davis. While I still can see CMC living up to that deal, analytical types will tell you it's rarely a good idea to sign them in this fashion. History says they are right.
Key youth not resigned when value is best for team.
Morton and Samuel could/should have been resigned last year. Morton. Being the most damning of the two
Morton and Samuel could/should have been resigned last year. Morton. Being the most damning of the two
Spending draft capital on failing prospects. See : Little.
While one can not predict injuries, one can control the bleed by not being extra resources.
While one can not predict injuries, one can control the bleed by not being extra resources.
HARISON fucking BUTKER
Hurneys FO historically have nailed first round picks. That can't be denied. I've often wondered if this was a symptom of a far worse disease in his eval process. Was so much effort spent on round 1 that other rounds suffered? Hit rate is low, we'll never know