It just seems like simple game theory to me...the odds of a particularly positive short-term outcome seem pretty darn low, regardless of the path taken.
Miss playoffs: at least it would mean a higher draft pick (and slim chance in lottery), and remove any doubt that the team needs serious changes. Injuries are not a valid excuse - this team had been incredibly lucky until now.
Out in 4-5 games:basically the same as above with worse draft pick; though one might argue it is even more demoralizing than missing altogether. Playoff $$$$. Perhaps the very worst outcome.
Out in 6-7: Playoff $$$. Perhaps a little more data on what the problems are in the most critical times.
Win a round or two: Many permutations here depending on how the story ends, but this introduces the risk of illusion/masking the true issues, or making it harder to gain ownership approval for big changes. Also possible that it helps [slightly] increase value of players to be traded out.
Cinderella Run: Fun, but scary...can you still re-tool the core in the off-season?
Trading Brodie certainly changes the odds of each possible outcome, but I'm not convinced it really changes the odds of any outcome by more than ~10-15% (especially the cinderella run, which is <1% no matter what happens tomorrow IMO).
Get the asset and move on. We need an RD next year. If that can be solved tomorrow, great. If not...I guess we'll just see more of ol' Yelesin.
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