I still think there are going to be at least a couple of more vets moved before we are completely finished ripping this down. We have entered a group with teams like Buffalo and Columbus and even though its irresponsible to assume we are going to "wander in the wilderness" for a decade, we will be lumped together with those franchises until we prove we shouldn't be.
That said, I think that "being a contender" in 5 years is incredibly optimistic. I would definitely love that but I really think that's wishful thinking. I think there is a good chance that players like Brzustewicz, Poirier and Wolf wont even be with this team by the time we become relevant again.
Id say we just keep doing what we are doing (moving vets collecting picks), cross our fingers at the draft table for the next 3 or so years and if we challenge for a playoff spot in year 5, I will call this rebuild successful.
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