These were still Dirk Koetter's recruits that were brought into play his offensive system. Koetter set this team back several years with the help of Lisa Love's extension. There were no competent runningbacks and Rudy Carpenter should have given way to Sullivan when he was hurt. Not to deflect blame from the current administration but I always like to see a coach be able to coach his system with his recruits before I start tossing them in front of the bus.
All things considered, I feel Koetter left this team decent talent. If they failed at anything it was recruiting competent offensive tackles, but the skill talent isn't short anything.
You think there was talent at runningback? I think this was the worst running seasons I have seen in 20 years.