I guess we'll just wait and see how it all unfolds. However, I'll admit that even though we supposedly had our best year last year, I nevertheless became quite pessimistic about this team over the last year. That doesn't mean that I think Kubiak and Smith are terrible. Actually, I think they are something that can often times be worse-average. I think they are average, and average rarely wins championships. However, by being just good enough to provide a glimmer of hope allows them to hang on well past their expiration dates. In short, I've pretty much concluded we're the Jacksonville Jaguars. I would put Kubiak on about the same level as Del Rio. Del Rio is just good enough, and has just enough success to keep his job, but I don't think anyone really expects him to get the Jags over the hump. Similarly, much like the Jags have been the last few years, we've positioned ourselves to be competitive and maybe even make the playoffs if things go right. Thus, I see Kubiak being like Del Rio and continuing to hang on even though no one really thinks he's the guy to win it all. I truly hope I'm wrong but this is the vicious cycle I think we're headed for.
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