First off, I did not read the Capeci column which is why I was asking for some color on the rationale and source of this information. Having said that, my comments were mere speculation from an observer.

Second, I was unaware that Asaro was not as highly regarded as some may think. What Gamms says makes sense given the fact that he has never really moved up beyond is present position. It provides a reasonable explanation.

Third, please correct me if I am wrong, but Nepolitano was very much a Rusty guy up until the end. He backed Rusty when times were tough as did his crew. Sonny Black took Rusty's lead and encouraged his soldiers to develop the same mindset Rusty had.