STUPIDesr trade ever.

I found it quite strange when Wilks told the team, "We ain't tanking!".  I mean, why would he even say that if there wasn't a precedent?

There has frequently been “talk” about such. Mostly, I expect, because “fans” see “tanking” as a way to cheat and ‘win’ something (draft position..??) at any cost. After all, there is no cost or repercussions for the fans. The players and the teams bear the brunt of the ridicule and the shame when exposed. Wilkes said it right….. I’m sure he remembered all the talk around “Tank For Trevor”. How about the “headhunting” down in Saints country. Or “deflategate” up in NE.  Just because it “has been done” doesn’t mean it’s right or SHOULD be done.

I find it difficult to understand why we, as a supposed ‘cultured’ society, will even debate the philosophy of “right vs. wrong”. Play the game to win, always within the rules. Respect the officials, your team and teammates, and the league. Play clean and fair, never subverting the rule of law or game to obtain unfair advantage over another competitor. In other words, do the very best you can within the rules and let the chips fall where they may.