Marching Orders... Interesting Points

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Both Baltimore and Tennessee had painful rebuilding years after their Super Bowl appearances in 2000 and 1999, respectively. I would rather suffer through a 3 win season if it meant clearing the books of overpaid vets, while laying a strong young foundation with an extended window to compete for a championship. With Snyderato's current formula, the best we can ever hope for is a 9-10 win season that results in a wild card, and an early exit from the post-season. I don't see a long range plan for success when we trade for aging vets as if we are a player away from championship caliber. Snyder is delusional in his belief that we are on the cusp of anything great.

I agree with you 100% here. There's no pain-free way to turn this franchise around. Snyder has done everything he can to avoid truly fixing this team. instead he continues to put bandaids on a wound when a heart transplant is needed, condemning us to eternal mediocrity.

We need to get rid of every veteran who's play is declining if they are "cutable." Due to salary cap ramifications, guys like Jon Jansen, Randy Thomas, and Clinton Portis are uncutable. Guys like Springs, Griffin, Daniels, Washington, Rabach, and Taylor are.

Now, if we can't resign Hall and/or decide to trade Rogers, arguments could be made for keeping Springs another year... but not if it prevents us from signing someone who could help this team in the long-term. We need to start building for the future, and not just the next year. Unfortunately, I think we arent going to start bulding until next year. in all likelyhood, Zorn and possibly Cerrato, will be gone after this season and the new regime will be the one most likely to commit to the big picture - If Snyder could give someone like Cowher or Holmgren total control, it would satisfy his desire for a big name and they would have enough "clout" to ensure Snyder gave them atleast 3 years. With that type of security, a guy like Cowher or Holmgren could afford to make temporary sacrifices with the goal of having a good, young, rising team ready by the 3rd year.