The team regressed every year under Gene. Dave, Gus, and co. inherited a garbage pile of a roster. Your claim that it's their responsibility because they retained these players is absolutely ridiculous. Just because Gene's busts are on the current roster doesn't mean they were given a stamp of approval by the current regime. There just isn't a whole ton of roster-worthy talent sitting around waiting to be picked up, apart from a few names in free agency that would've signed for a big chunk of change (which Gene did and it left us in the position we're in). In 2-3 years time (maybe sooner), the only players on this roster with any link to Gene will likely be Blackmon, Shorts, Monroe, Anger, and maybe Lowery. That's it. After several years of drafting and signing free agents, that's all Gene left us with.

 

Though, I too am disappointed with how things are going so far. I expected 5 wins. I expected an end to the blowouts. I overestimated the team. Now, all I expect is a brand new, shiny quarterback next spring. Gus and Dave are new at this too; mistakes by them are to be expected as well. It's going to take some time.

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