meh, they werent frauds. It's just that in the NFL you have a window where you must make that final push to become a true contender, or remain stagnant and eventually regress. Take it from an Eagles fan that sat through years of garbage WRs. I hate to use this as an example because the company has been discussed too much...but what we're seeing right now is a case of Blackberry when the IPhone and other touch screens came through.
Theres a reason teams like Pitt, NE and Indy have maintained success over the years. Not only do they know how to invest in the business and yield returns that exceed the WACC even if said investments arent the most glamourous,,, but most importantly when to divest, take the L and take advantage of opportunities that are on the horizon even if it will cause short term windfalls.You must know when to swallow your pride and adapt to new environments. If you dont, youll be stuck in treadmill mode and eventually slip.