NFL

In 2010, we still had Deangelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, Steve Smith, Jordan Gross, Travelle Wharton, Ryan Kalil, Charles Johnson, Jon Beason, Thomas Davis, and Chris Gamble and we knew we were getting the #1 pick.

In 2001, we had Muhsin Muhammad, Todd Steussie, Jeff Mitchell, Kevin Donnalley, Brentson Buckner, Mike Rucker, Mike Minter, some really promising rookies in Steve Smith, Kris Jenkins, and Dan Morgan, and the #2 pick since Houston was getting #1 as the new expansion team.

This year we have:

Derrick Brown - Really good young DT that can be a cornerstone for a while

Frankie Luvu - Severely underrated all-purpose LB who's about to be a FA

Adam Thielen - Solid slot/#3 WR at this point currently playing as our #1.

Shaq Thompson - Great LB but on IR and about to turn 30

Brian Burns - Good pass rusher who can't defend the run but wants top ED money anyway

Jaycee Horn - Good CB, but has played 17/45 games since being drafted

Bryce Young - Too small, not nearly as mentally ready as advertised, and significantly worse than draft counterpart CJ Stroud

No 1st round pick

So yeah, this is the bleakest outlook this franchise has ever had because you can basically already write off next season, the roster is devoid of top-tier talent, we've whiffed on 3 straight 1st round picks, and we're in danger of losing 2 of the best players we have.