Grains of salt, faulty memory, etc, etc, but I recall a fair bit about them pushing payroll well beyond where they wanted to (and/or could maintain) the last few years while their "window" was open, with a purge being unavoidable.
Hey now, Cole had a perfectly acceptable half season as a backend starter, far better than much of the dreck that's been run out there the last few numerous seasons.
With Sunday typically being my only day off, it's definitely the 'end' of my week. At least then I have something to look forward to. Except for this week, as I currently type this from the shop office, which just muddles everything. Next/this week will be a confusing mess.