Okay, so I have first overall.. If you're implying I tanked then you really didn't pay attention to what happened this season. Regardless, I have all of my waiver claims telling me that they hope to return back to Bern for the next season. In addition to that, I had a 100% success rate of players that I acquired to reach the 50 TPE mark, all of which were first-gens.
I just don't think making playoffs every year means you did you job (to clarify I'm not saying you personally didn't). If I had a successful year it means every player I have graduates to the VHL, therefore meaning I lose my entire team to the VHL. If you're able to make playoffs every year, either you are a very smart dealing VHLM GM, or you are allowing a lot of your players to fall through the cracks, and have been reaping the benefits of high TPE inactives.
I'm just pointing out that a GM can make playoffs every year, and not be doing a good job. Just as the flip side of a GM who gets a lottery pick isn't being a negative influence on his players..