I am reading a book called Liar's Poker about the 80s bond trading. It's a similar idea. People who don't know what they are actually doing (Bills management) are slick enough to connive ways to make money.
Yes--they are kicking a pooch ball to Roscoe's side every time. McKelvin doesn't have time to cover the entire field and grab it--PArrish is starting those returns at about the 15.