You're absolutely right. Only three local organizations had teams in the top 20 last year; PPE, SHAHA, and Vengeance.
Esmark is a quality option, but they've slipped a bit. The argument isn't about whether they've slipped or not, it's about how much they've slipped. Some think they've slipped a lot. Others think it's just been a little.
Not sure what Kool-Aid you think I'm drinking. I'm not the one singing the praises of any one particular organization. I'm just pointing out the changing landscape. Things are never static.