You seem to, so why aren't they stepping up?
They are paid to do a job up to the best of their ability. So, either they do not want to or their abilities have been overestimated. I think it is a lot more the latter and too many sell themselves on this "talent level" on this team.
The media spins that talent BS to give themselves a reason to keep discussing this team in overdrive.
Other than Martin, where is that talent on the OL? How about the WRs? Don't even know if the #1 is anything more than a nice #2.
The word “talent” is thrown around to create contrast, part of a good foundation for passionate debate—clickbait. IMHO:
OL: we have a potential future pro bowler at LT, a declining former pro bowler in Peters, and a current pro bowler in Martin. The rest are JAGS.
QB: our QB1 (9-14) is injured, the backups? A journeyman JAG and a young JAG with slight potential.
RB: a declining pro bowler and slightly above average younger guy, both underused.
WR: a decent #2 masquerading as a #1, and a collection of JAGs and UDFAs
TE: a decent veteran possession guy and a Rookie with potential.
DL: An above average vet and a promising rookie at DE, JAGs at DT.
LB: A young pro bowler, an old probowler, a young injured guy with potential
DB: A young stud, two decent vets, and a few JAGs.
Overall, above average roster talentwise, but lessened by a culture of entitlement. Add a puppet at HC and an OC that can’t (or won’t) adapt, and your team is going nowhere.