Quote:I don't necessarily disagree with the above, but it isn't like the naysayers have been wrong the last 6 years. Those who have hated all the moves up to this point have been more right then those who have defended this franchise up to this point.

It's irrelevant who was ultimately right.  You still have to allow things to play themselves out before you can judge whether one GM or coach is right or not.  You can't simply start out demanding he satisfy your wants as a fan on a message board, and if he doesn't, you'll howl constantly that he should be fired. 

 

People who expected this team to be any better than it has been, and they're already trying to portray the coach or GM as being on the hot seat don't have the football IQ to recognize what they inherited, or what their approach is to fixing what ails this franchise.  All they know how to do is complain regardless of what move is made.  They refuse to allow something to work itself out to an ultimate conclusion.  What if Caldwell's approach gives us 7-9 wins next year, and a playoff berth in year 3?  Those same naysayers will continue to complain.

 

And about those naysayers.  They crucified Shack Harris, but the team had 2 playoff appearances during his tenure, so he wasn't necessarily as bad as some here tried to portray him to be.  When he was fired, many of them actually celebrated the promotion of Gene Smith.  That turned out to be a terrible decision because the guy was a great scout, but not equipped to be the person making all the decisions. 

 

We don't know what we've got yet with Caldwell.  Time will tell.  But, the one thing that will remain consistent regardless of whether he's successful or not is that the vast majority of the naysayers will continue to find things to complain about because that's just who they are.  They use complaining to draw attention to themselves.  Anyone who exudes a positive attitude, or preaches patience is labeled a homer. 

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