is it an excuse? It is the reality the offense isn’t complete.
now is that on McD and Beane (Absolutely). They were in a position that they knew they were likely going to make the playoffs and could have used the Deadline to address they didn’t. That was their choice to preserve the future flexibility for a team that is going to make the playoffs for 2nd time in 3 years.
they will continue to build this offense and put more weapons around Allen this offseason.