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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I think it's because of the mixed messages. Signing a 27 year old QB to a huge extension when you already have his rights is a win now move, as is signing a 30+ year old safety, 32 year old guard, a bunch of WRs in their mid 30's, etc.

I think people thought that Cassel would be operating behind a better offensive line and throwing to Bowe, Engram, Toomer, and Bradley.

Ultimately, the failure of the offensive line led to a crushing of their hopes, as it rendered many of the older players useless and it gives a feeling of listlessness to the rebuild.

The "old guys" brought in for leadership, like Zach Thomas, were quickly euthanized. It's just been a bizarre series of moves, to be honest.

For a new regime trying to build a foundation this offseason was epic fail.