fair enough. to the bolded, i wouldn't expect it but it's certainly a possible outcome. i just can't get completely on board with some thinking sammy would have had a big year just because he's still on the bills. he hadn't yet, and i'm not sure what would have changed. he without a doubt would have made the team better, but who knows how his production would have been.
i'm also not sure about this team being a playoff team. new management has a very specific idea in mind of what they want to do. this is a long term project, and moves have to be made accordingly. they might just be over achieving this year due to competent coaching. i hate to say it, but we just have to give this time. this team may look quite different come next season.