Maybe we all (myself included) should temper our thoughts and not be so reactionary this year. We have to remember these players are simply human. Most of them play hurt for a good part of the season.
Plus, we have to realistic about expectations for this team. Right from the get-go we know this isn't a Championship caliber team. We lost 3 of the better shooters on the team and look a lot weaker in the middle.
I'm not sayng the players shouldn't be criticized if they are not playing great. Just don't expect superstar results with a group of good (not outstanding) players.