How does being middle of the pack in player's salaries prove that he's not cheap? When looking at the organization you have to look at the whole package. Not just what is being spent on players. Is the management structure sufficient to compete in the NFL? Up until recently they didn't even have a real GM. That can't possibly point to a well-run organization and to me indicates that Ralph just wanted to save a paycheck. What is being spent on coaching? Are the facilities adequate? What about training, is enough being spent to boost player performance? There is a lot more that goes into the equation than just player salaries.