I get the frustration but it seems way out of proportion.
During the off-season so many (so, so many) claimed this wasn’t a contending team, but now that’s proving to be true, people are upset? If you were so sure this team isn’t a contender, why are you so upset with the results? Aren’t they exactly what you expected?
I don’t think team building is like grilling a steak. It’s more like baking a cake.
Grilling a steak is more immediate. You pick a good cut of meat and get the grill at the right temperature and your good to go. Maybe a little prep is required, like seasoning the meat, and getting some sides ready, but mostly you crack a beer and wait for the results.
Baking a cake takes longer. There’s more prep work, getting the right ingredients, but also in the correct proportions. Baking is all about chemistry. If the mix is wrong; or the temperature of the oven is off, it doesn’t matter what the frosting looks like or how many sprinkles you added to glow it up. As soon as they take a bite, everyone will know it sucks.
This cake isn’t ready to go in the oven yet.