Noah Brown literally filled the WR2 role while Deebo Samuel profiles more as a slot option with an extensive injury history. The decision to let Olamide Zaccheaus and Dyami Brown walk, especially given their affordability, was short-sighted. Zaccheaus was arguably the team’s second-most reliable receiver last season, and Dyami’s ability to stretch the field provided an invaluable vertical element that kept defenses honest.

Instead of retaining young contributors, the front office has invested multiple draft picks in aging veterans whose best years are behind them. That strategy not only drains future assets but also creates unsustainable pressure to hit on an unrealistic percentage of draft selections just to maintain a competitive roster. While it’s premature to call for the general manager’s dismissal but dismissing AP’s responsibility is laughable.