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Wiggin
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>>yeah...but see where our definitions differ, that's where it kinda matters. Potential doesn't win ball games.
The definition is only semantics, the meaning behind them is the same. We have players who have not realized their full potential yet. And it would be silly for anyone to assume potential is enough to win games.
>>Even given your generous estimates for where we are, we're still not near where we should be. You're suggesting that almost every young player we have will reach his potential, and even then there are holes.
I don't see where I'm being particularly generous with my estimations. After all, I stated that I expect no more than a 6-8 win season, which I think is accurate. Also, I was actually going out of my way to NOT suggest that almost every young player WILL reach his potential. I only meant that if they show good improvement, this can be an average team. And an average team, by definition, has holes. That's why I feel we need more playmakers on both sides of the ball if we hope to make a playoff run next year.
However, I do feel it is likely that most of the key players that had extensive playing time last year SHOULD develop enough to be at least solid contributors by next season (not including Anderson who I do not count on). After all, they have a year of experience under their belt now, and showed enough flashes to believe they can play at this level. But even with that, there is no guarantee they will reach their full potential, or just never become more than decent. And I agree, even if they do live up to their potential, we still have several holes that need to be filled before this team takes that next step. But I do feel the foundation is there.
The definition is only semantics, the meaning behind them is the same. We have players who have not realized their full potential yet. And it would be silly for anyone to assume potential is enough to win games.
>>Even given your generous estimates for where we are, we're still not near where we should be. You're suggesting that almost every young player we have will reach his potential, and even then there are holes.
I don't see where I'm being particularly generous with my estimations. After all, I stated that I expect no more than a 6-8 win season, which I think is accurate. Also, I was actually going out of my way to NOT suggest that almost every young player WILL reach his potential. I only meant that if they show good improvement, this can be an average team. And an average team, by definition, has holes. That's why I feel we need more playmakers on both sides of the ball if we hope to make a playoff run next year.
However, I do feel it is likely that most of the key players that had extensive playing time last year SHOULD develop enough to be at least solid contributors by next season (not including Anderson who I do not count on). After all, they have a year of experience under their belt now, and showed enough flashes to believe they can play at this level. But even with that, there is no guarantee they will reach their full potential, or just never become more than decent. And I agree, even if they do live up to their potential, we still have several holes that need to be filled before this team takes that next step. But I do feel the foundation is there.
