Listening to Ralph's HOF speech, we heard him say "it's all about the great game," that he got involved in promoting the AFL, "not because of the money, but because he loved the game."
Any owner who stands pat and watches this team peddle backwards for 10 years is not about 'the love of the game.' If he cared that much about the game, he'd want to see it played the right way. Instead he has a listless coach and lets his talent leave via free agency each year.
It's not about the game, it's about the money. With 55K season tickets sold things look pretty good for Ralph in Detroit.