Let's have a little fun with this one. Here are Tom Donahoe's proposed excuses for this season if we indeed fail to make the playoffs again.
10. "The room under the salary cap has been too tight to sign anyone of any impact. We should have much more flexibility under the salary cap next year."
9. "The draft choices need time to grow into starter/impact roles."
8. "The game plans by the coaching staff were too predictable and disappointing."
7. "The offensive line needs more time to gel. With a whole offseason together under their belt, they should get off to a good start next year."
6. "The defensive line underachieved and needs more time for the youngsters to gel with the veterans."
5. "The defense didn't live up their hype as the 'greatest defense of all time.'"
4. "We had a tougher schedule this year than we originally anticipated. There were a lot of really good ball clubs we had to play."
3. "We had too many injuries at key positions to overcome."
2. "J.P. Losman needs more time to develop. He had some valuable playing time that will surely aid his development. We didn't know he needed 'man pills' before the season."
1. "Tom Clements didn't get it done as offensive coordinator. Our top priority is to bring in a new guy who can effectively utilize our offensive talent."
I'm still cheering and still have the faith, but is this that far off?
10. "The room under the salary cap has been too tight to sign anyone of any impact. We should have much more flexibility under the salary cap next year."
9. "The draft choices need time to grow into starter/impact roles."
8. "The game plans by the coaching staff were too predictable and disappointing."
7. "The offensive line needs more time to gel. With a whole offseason together under their belt, they should get off to a good start next year."
6. "The defensive line underachieved and needs more time for the youngsters to gel with the veterans."
5. "The defense didn't live up their hype as the 'greatest defense of all time.'"
4. "We had a tougher schedule this year than we originally anticipated. There were a lot of really good ball clubs we had to play."
3. "We had too many injuries at key positions to overcome."
2. "J.P. Losman needs more time to develop. He had some valuable playing time that will surely aid his development. We didn't know he needed 'man pills' before the season."
1. "Tom Clements didn't get it done as offensive coordinator. Our top priority is to bring in a new guy who can effectively utilize our offensive talent."
I'm still cheering and still have the faith, but is this that far off?
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