Good point. Other than our top 3 pick this year, we have historically for the pass 10-plus years haven't been good enough for the playoffs or bad enough for a top pick. A 6-10 record, which this franchise looks to score this year, isn't good for either respect or a top pick. Other than Buffalo being a cold, small market, I worry that free agents and assistant coaches (DC) don't want to come to a mediocre team with a fanbase howling for the playoffs. At least with a bad team, there's only one way to go. And with a good team, well, you have good tools.
On another note, it's drought, not draught.