Apparently, the way we were constituted wasn't the answer. This front office identified them as expendable. They took the "temperature" of the room. Darby wasn't a scheme fit, no biggie, it happens. He gets traded. Sammy and MD? Very talented players who either didn't buy in or gave reason they didn't want to be here - whether through words, actions or play.
They were moved out. As I see it, good move.
Fact remains, we're closer - now - to a playoff spot than we ever were with these individually talented players - together.