I think the front office is the key issue. We have had years of terrible drafts. Notice that everyone is saying how much they like what Nix and Gailey are doing, but when talking about Jauron, there is no mention of Russ Brandon? Was there any talk of Levy's involvement in the draft when we had Polian- absolutely not- Polian was a strong figure and got us good players. If Jauron truly wanted all those smallish linemen, he should have been fired sooner.
and it doesn't stop there- Levy's decision to draft Whitner instead of Ngata- Whitner still may be a great player, but he needs something in front of him. The selections of guys like Lynch, Parrish and linemen who can't play.
Bad front office, lack of talent and poor drafts all go hand in glove. Injuries happen- that's why you need a good front office to build some depth.