The Blazer’s Edge Mailbag has been a regular feature at this site almost since Day 1, about 17 years now. We always get far more questions about the Trail Blazers than we can possibly answer. It’s a fascinating way to keep tabs on the pulse of the fan base and engage in interesting thought exercises.
The formula of the Mailbag is simple. People write in questions. I condense them and try to answer, hopefully bringing out meaning and nuance beyond the obvious.
Today, I thought I’d let you into the process! I’m going to share an unedited question from a reader.