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I feel like we see this pattern every single summer. A massive piece of talent shows up, looks great in the controlled environment of practice, and suddenly everyone is acting like the season is already won. Then comes the "we'll see" from the management, and the hype train hits a brick wall before the first real game even starts.
It’s honestly exhausting to follow. One minute you're reading about how much progress is being made during individual drills, and the next, the higher-ups are being incredibly non-committal about whether that progress actually translates to the regular season. It feels like a deliberate way to manage expectations, but to me, it just feels like a massive letdown waiting to happen.
Is it better for a team to keep expectations low to avoid disappointment, or does this kind of ambiguity just kill the momentum and excitement for the fans?
It’s honestly exhausting to follow. One minute you're reading about how much progress is being made during individual drills, and the next, the higher-ups are being incredibly non-committal about whether that progress actually translates to the regular season. It feels like a deliberate way to manage expectations, but to me, it just feels like a massive letdown waiting to happen.
Is it better for a team to keep expectations low to avoid disappointment, or does this kind of ambiguity just kill the momentum and excitement for the fans?