How can I say this politely without offending? I'll try this.
I thought John Butler was a blowhard as a GM. I never felt like he had a grasp of what was really going on.
To put it bluntly, he would have made one hell of an Erie County Legislator!! But may he RIP.
Anyway after reading your post it gives me a bad taste of Donahoe. Mind you I would say that was a home run draft for Big John.
I dislike TD even more than Butler. But I will say he sure as hell knows how to manage a cap where Butler was absolutely clueless about it.
I would like to add that MadBuffaloDisease with the breakdown of TD's 2001 draft equals if not betters this. But TD is looked at by Ralph as much more than a GM and I don't think that will ever change.
No matter what, some GM will always get a lucky breakout player that turns out to be a difference maker. Willis is that kind of gamble, and guess what you heard it here first folks,
JP is taking us to the playoffs in his first year as a starter!
If he doesn't, then I've got at least a dollar for anyone who cares to claim it!!! I guess that would solidify TD in my mind and many others.