Mixed feelings about redshirting

I have very mixed feelings about redshirting. In theory I am heartily for it. In fact, I would love to redshirt every player, swapping a 5th year for the first year, which is a very good swap. However, especially in today's world of "if I can't play I am going to leave," players have so little patience that unless they completely buy into the redshirt, you may only lose a year of their service.