Is it possible that Flus is bad by design?
You're rebuilding so you hire a 101-level teacher to re-establish the basics, bomb a few seasons for draft picks, re-stock young dudes, and trade for a few culture guys. Build your core until you lose they locker room and then go for the innovative coach when your team is ready.
Didn't the Cubs do this same thing with Rick Renteria?
But I also understand why some people want to make the same move we did last year and trade back; because our team is still bad enough to ruin a good QB prospect.
Just kick the can one more year in-exchange for three starters and a shot at next year's QB class. Not to mention we could get an even bigger package this year.