And the parade of overrated mediocrities continues
I would say the highly touted Phillies started the trend in 2011 when they blew it in the first round of the playoffs vs. the Cardinals after putting up a record number of regular season wins. Next the lauded Eagles gave it momentum by going 8-8 despite all their so-called "talent." The Flyers kept it moving by dying with a whimper vs. the Devils in the playoffs after owning them in the regular season. The Sixers mini playoff run doesn't count because nobody had high hopes for them last year.
Then last years seasons roll around the Phillies fail even more miserably, the Eagles trump them by being even worse, the Sixers create high hopes by getting Bynum who is a total bust and go nowhere, and now the Flyers look terrible and have started 0-3 and can barely muster a goal. No scoring along with a bad defense and a mediocre goalie equals losing. A lot.
The Eagles think Chip Kelly is going work as a pro coach. I highly doubt it. The Flyers think Bryzgalov is going to come around this year. I highly doubt it. The Sixers think Bynum will get on the court and turn the season around. I highly doubt it. The Phillies think a lot of their aging and breaking down players will rebound and return to form. I highly doubt it.
Predictions:
- Kelly will flail and fail and be gone in 3 years, but probably 4 because Laurie won't fire him when he should.
- Flyers will not make the playoffs and Bryz will be amnestied. Snider will never get a clue.
- Sixers will overpay Bynum and be screwed for the next 5 years.
- Phillies will be cellar dwellers with the Mets.