1) Some perspective on the word "culture"-- From Wikipedia: "Organizational culture is the behavior of humans who are part of an organization and the meanings that the people attach to their actions. Culture includes the organization values, visions, norms, working language, systems, symbols, beliefs and habits. It is also the pattern of such collective behaviors and assumptions that are taught to new organizational members as a way of perceiving, and even thinking and feeling."
Does anyone REALLY believe the people in the organization value failure? Do you believe they have visions of building a losing team? Do you believe Doug Marrone is attempting to instill habits conducive to losing? Neither do I. A culture of failure would be evident by not trying to do something different. Dick Jauron would still be the head coach. JP Losman would still be our starting QB. Doug Marrone would start off his pre-game speeches with "Well, guys, we're probably going to lose today, but go out there and make a good showing". People throw around the word "culture" like it's something that is locked in the closet in Russ Brandon's office.
"History of mediocre results" is factually accurate; "Culture of failure" is the author's opinion.
2) Gleason's job is to write articles to generate revenue and internet eyeballs to the Buffalo News. Preaching patience and hope doesn't sell. Provocation sells. Communicating in extremes sells. And we react to provocative things because we either share the belief, or we disagree strongly with the belief and are afraid other people will be influenced, weakening our position.
Think for yourself. Trust your own eyes. GO BILLS!!!