Polian was the GM before FA. So it was a little different also was there a salary cap?Most rookie QB's are unproven. Whaley seems to be doing a pretty good job. Solid draft last year plus pretty good FA signings last year "Branch, Lawson, trade\Hughes. Kiko is a beast. Colin Brown was a disaster. Chandler was middle of the pac for TE last year stat wise. He lead our team in receiving and had no offseason last year. He wasnt spectacular but was pretty good seeing the injury suffered the year before. I have to say i dont agree with much you have said. everyone is entitled to their own opinions i guess! Byrd isnt gone yet. I cant see paying someone more than they r worth. The NFL seems to agree. He has gone to NO, thats it. I dont think they can sign him but stranger things have happened. With Brees outrageous cap #'s this season, whats going on with Graham and the cuts of pretty good players doesn't add up. They have like 2 mil under the cap.