I don't see how being in first place with the highest PD disqualifies you from being a competitive team... regardless, I hope Bland finds a good new home *cough* other NBBA managers *cough*
Well, I never said we weren't competitive :-) I just said we were falling short on the road. If we can't beat Airballers on a nuetral court...there is no chance of getting an upset win on the road against them, King Drive, Silverbacks, or any quality Big 8 team should we even be fortunate enough to make the finals. There are no points, (or money) for finishing in 2nd place, or lower.
I love my team, but it's obviously not championship caliber...and we aren't getting any younger...my team (players) value will only go down with every passing week from here...and with no promotion bonus to look forward to, or any other significant income stream, staying status quo is only going to put me in a financial bind with a bunch of old farts in a few seasons.
I think it makes more sense to take a step back right now, bank some money, and build with an eye of a long term future, while those decisions are still mine to make and my hand isn't forced because I am receiving bankruptcy warning BB-mails.