Honestly, I don't care what the team's record is for 2020. They need to draft, develop and show that there is a plan in motion that will end the misery. They can flush out the front office and find new coaches but if they haven't picked up players that follow a coherent plan it is just more of the same. I've been looking for the mythical arrow pointing up for this team. As fun as 2017 was, the up and down offensive play didn't make me think we were headed for great things.

To go back over all the clichés and 20-20 hindsight turning point mantras.. There has been no corners turned.

Contrast in the history of the franchise
1996 - Was fun and lucky breaks
1997 - The corner was turned and the team was building momentum
1999 - Last hurrah for the prize - Probably was a mistake overall but was enjoyable while it was happening

2004 - The corner was turned and it felt like even missing the playoffs the 9-7 record was legit
2005 - Return to the playoffs with a dominant 1-2 punch
2007 - Last hurrah for the prize - Big mistake to trade away the draft to rush the passer

I hope we see something anything this year that indicates something positive for the future.

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