Yes, but isn't that typical of real life sports? The New York Jet's have no chance to win a superbowl, yet they still pay Mark Sanchez what, roughly 20 million? Or the Boston Celtics or Lakers. Neither team was really a true contender this season, yet they payed a huge salaries to be competitive. Being the middle of the pack in any pro sports has little true benefits, other than the coach keeping his job and remaining competitive while you try to find that slight edge to get over the hump.