I don't know if McBeane is in too deep or has the master plan, but I like a lot of what I see.
I like that the D-line and O-line are the strengths of the team.
I like that we've got a boat load of picks for the next draft.
I like that they aren't afraid to trade talent that doesn't fit their image - put differently, that they aren't afraid to gut the team and rebuild in their image.
I also like that they have a core group of veteran talent and a group of unproven young guys they see promise in.
Looking at this from a management standpoint, it reminds me of running a store when the new manager 86s everyone who isn't on board and brings in a new staff. You go through growing pains, but if the manager knows what he's doing you usually end up with a good team.
I didn't like seeing Watkins go, but I'm willing to accept the possibility that they see a bigger picture. And virtually no team rises or falls on the presence of a WR. When CAR went to the SB they had a great TE and that was about it as far as receivers are concerned.
If we still suck in 3-4 years then we'll have reason to gripe, but in the meantime I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. It's not like we have a choice.
What difference, at this point, does it make?