The first big problem for the Outfit, before the FBI, was the media attention which was brought by none other than Al Capone himself. The newspapers guys wanted another mob leader to target in on once Capone was gone. It was a sensation for the public and a downfall for the mob which i like to call it "The curse of Capone". So naturally Ricca was aware of the problem and placed other hotheads as front bosses. His greatest sucess was obviously Accardo