If any of the early picks from Dave's first years were still on the roster, we'd be in a lot better shape. The fact that we have to keep attempting to plug the same significant holes in the roster prevents us from building the roster in other areas. Because we don't consistently have a solid, competitive roster, nobody wants to come here, whether that be coaches, or FA.

Unfortunately, the constancy of change also hurts the development of the roster. Sadly, I don't think we can stand pat though and expect improvement. Last year, we all wrote off the failure to the significant number of injuries on the line. This year, there have been some other areas affected by injury, but not nearly as detrimental.

I don't know what will change, but change will be there. And yet again, we'll be tasked with waiting and hoping it gets better. Let's just hope the fanbase doesn't give up that hope, or the franchise is doomed.

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