Of course, I don't think that Cotch is entirely to blame for his teammates lack of effort, but he is partly to blame. If we absolve him of any repsonsibity, then why have a captain at all?
And leading by example is really the minimum standard for captains. Good captains are able to establish a standard for discipline and commitment on the field, regardless of talent. They make those around them player better and they impact games at crucial moments. Do any of you see these traits in Cotchin?
Cotch is a good player, but in my eyes he's not even close to a good captain.