I also want to see what kind of team I can put together while exploiting the current trade engine before Gary puts out the next version that's going to make it wayyyy harder to do.
I'm also going to be hiring head coaches as 1st assistants before promoting them so I don't have to pay head coach salaries. This is the only way to put together a staff while meeting the budget guidelines.
I'm also going to try to manipulate the owner so that he gives me as big a player budget as possible while also not expecting me to deliver to deliver year to year. I'm simply going to lie and tell him the won't be any good every so he doesn't expect much. If I put together a REALLY great team I may tell the owner we're championship material, but only if we're effectively a dynasty most likely.
I'm going to be trading my own first round picks freely in the early years of the save because the game doesn't generate enough top-tier caliber talent to truly help put you over the edge for championships. If I think I spot someone who's being very undervalued in the draft I may give up something to get him if I think it's worth it. And I may well be holding other teams lottery picks anyone from exploiting the ai.
In my next post, I'm going to go over the roster and explain who I think I need to keep/trade/release and why. And I've LOVE feedback if I'm missing something, this is my primary hope. So don't be afraid to tell me where I'm mixed up if I am. I rather enjoy my viewpoint being challenged.