Build the house. It’s ESNY storytime.
There was once an NFL general manager who severely screwed up. On the heels of three-straight tournament appearances and an AFC title game loss, his organization entered the offseason as one of the hotter teams in the land. Everything about the culture and talent suggested an uptick.
A veteran running back and wide receiver were inked to deals, signaling the final pieces of a hopeful Super Bowl contender.
Instead of glory, the fanbase was treated to pain. Instead of enthusiastic parades, there were pity parties lamenting the overall health of the city’s franchise stud.