I agree with your comment " A team can easily dump anyone when they think they are not getting value/production in return." It is a good thing. It keeps players hungry and let's them know that EVERY thing they do is constantly being evaluated. Not like some of the "Too big to fail" corporations that turn into poor customer service dumps with disregard for the paying customers, a NFL player must reminded that "hey, you too can be replaced". Cold? Yes, but it gets the attention of players and let's them know that they are expected to perform at a high level at all times. One of the big knocks on John Fox is that he was a "seniority" based coach and in so doing, was reluctant to play/develop the youngsters. If a player cannot meet the demands of scrutiny and pressure to perform or lose his place in the rotation or ultimately with the team, then he should seek a government job.