They all needed to go. But now Floyd is stuck starting over just as some fans are looking forward to Year 3. Floyd started Michael Ruffin at center. Ruffin is a fairly slender 6 feet 8 inches. Floyd said he appreciated those who believe this team is playoff-bound.
Young teams have to earn their stripes.
Media members who regularly cover the Bulls have been surprised how testy Floyd has been during some preseason interviews. Some of it has gone with the wind blown by the man who hired Floyd, GM Jerry Krause. Floyd, of course, chose to take this job. Floyd cannot choose his players. That's why the dry-witted Floyd has been hung out to dry by the GM who so desperately wants him to succeed.