Release the Viking's Linebackers

We as Viking fans are fed up with a terrible and unintelligent defense. This season has been the worst I've ever seen, we came in with high hopes and have gotten absolutely NOTHING in return. Who is at fault? The linebackers : Dontarrious Thomas (one of the biggest offenders), E.J. Henderson (even worse), Chris Claiborne, Mike Nattiel, Keith Newman, and Raonall Smith all deserve to be released from their contracts and never play a down of NFL football ever again. If this isn't the answer, Ted Cottrell is the next man to go. His conservative schemes and failure to put these unintelligent linebackers in positions to succeed has cost this team the chance to be excellent.