Without a doubt yes.
This team is better poised to make an impact in this league for an extended period of time thanks to the difficult choices Atkins has had to make.
The payroll is flexible as f*** after this season, impact talent is coming through the pipeline for the next 2-3 years minimum, the current team isnt the true dumpster fire that most every rebuilding team is while they are rebuilding, and whichever assets they choose to dump at this year's deadline will only help to kickstart 2020, the first year of what's looking like at least a 7 year competitive window.
Anyone who can't see that, isn't looking at this with the right eyes.