Let's say we went the Panthers or Bears route and got a top pick, a quarterback. In his first year, he struggles, and we're winless by Week 12. How would you deal with it from a mental aspect? Would you still complain? Over the past two seasons, I've heard a lot about how this team should be deconstructed from top to bottom. But I've always wondered if folks really want to deal with a year of losing and no playoff berth in sight.
Here's a reality: we are *not* even middle of the road, have NOT been middle-of-the-road for several seasons now, and based on cap hits, bad contracts, and piss-poor management, we will remain an 8-9 or 7-10 team for some time.
So, here's what you should really ask:
Do you prefer to stay "in the hunt" each year, only to end up with a what-should-have-been-expected record of 7-10 or 8-9?
Do you prefer to have one or two completely trash seasons, 0-17, to then have a chance at swinging for the fences?
I choose option 2. I also admit this is due to the wonderful years of Brees and all of us having been spoiled with Brees at the helm.