The early penchant for costly and untimely self destruction is incredibly frustrating. Not having Swilling or Clayton is also some bull****. They could very well be a better team this year and yet post no better record. 2015 may never be surpassed in my lifetime for hypertension inducing seasons. But they're making a go of it so far.
Having said all this ... they still appear to be a better team. Simms seems to be able to deliver the ball to the right spot semi-reliably at a distance greater than 5 yards. That's a huge upgrade from last year. Now, as to whether or not that right spot is actually open or not .....