Part 6/12:
Parallels to Other Sports and Organizational Maxims
The article draws a compelling comparison with the San Francisco Giants’ recent struggles—a team that once dominated by winning three of five World Series but now faces an uphill battle against rivals like the Dodgers. As with the Giants, the NFL’s organizational “wealth gap”—whether in player contracts or draft capital—can determine the league’s competitive balance.
Just as the Giants' inability to keep pace with the Dodgers’ financial muscle hampers their prospects, NFL teams like the Cowboys find themselves at a disadvantage compared to the Eagles' aggressive roster-building. "Fair fights" in sports often favor those with greater resources and willingness to spend and trade.