For all those saying we have less talent this year...

[Digital]

If you cut guys and the guys that replace them are the same ones that couldn't beat those guys for playing time then you have less talent, simple.

In general yes, but that would presuppose that no player ever improved from year to year or declined when he got old.

Realistically, the normal growth curve projects first and second year players to improve year to year. How much? Will their improved play be as good as the previous year by the guy being replaced? It's hard to tell for sure. But, it's not as simple as assuming last year's backup will be worse this year than last year's starter.

 

[dlockz]

In general yes, but that would presuppose that no player ever improved from year to year or declined when he got old.

Realistically, the normal growth curve projects first and second year players to improve year to year. How much? Will their improved play be as good as the previous year by the guy being replaced? It's hard to tell for sure. But, it's not as simple as assuming last year's backup will be worse this year than last year's starter.

We are basically talking about alot of fringe nfl players taking these leaps.I

 

[jvw]

Its easy to get rid of players, the hard part is finding better replacements, lets see what this FO does in the draft and see what our team looks like week 1...too early to say if we are better or worst at this point, but we have a lot of replacing to do to make up for what we lost.....

 

[MDFINFAN]

Its easy to get rid of players, the hard part is finding better replacements, lets see what this FO does in the draft and see what our team looks like week 1...too early to say if we are better or worst at this point, but we have a lot of replacing to do to make up for what we lost.....

Bottom line, we're young and will experience growing pains. It's at the end of the season you hope to see growth.

 

[D0lphan72]

I think most people are happy with the moves thus far, but are hoping and praying the team isn't done filling holes.

Normally, we'd all just assume it was a process and go on our merry way, but when the team says, "We are happy with Dallas Thomas" it starts a frenzy not unlike the LA Riots of 1992. "We are happy with Dallas Thomas" is something you say to trick or treaters on Halloween to scare them.

I can expect a vote from you next round right??