Yeah, the trophy coming home in 97 was HUGE, on so many levels it will never been equaled again. GB went from perennial loser to SB Champion that year. It changed the mindset and culture in GB back to a winning one.
Still hard to get FAs who want to come to GB though. Which is why TT builds through the draft. Look at Woodson. He basically kept telling his agent he didn't want to go to GB and find another team. But in the end, GB was the only team that wanted him. Now he has a SB ring and regrets that attitude and glad he came!! I hope he tells that story so all the players around the league realize, you go to GB if you want to win championships!
I have a great feeling about next year (if it happens, and it should). GB is stacked deep and wide with talent and excellent coaching.
17 guys coming back when you count Jolly and getting 6 draft picks this year (even at 32). Damn, feels like stealing. LOL