They aren't weak or incompetent, our group simply is stronger (Daryl/RPG), smarter (Carol/Maggie), has the better tactic/intel
(because of surprise) and is as ruthless as them.
For a bunch of psychopaths they seem
- well equipped: a lot of guns, gas, weed, big car pool, not starving, walkie-talkies, very valuable medicine (insulin), electricity
- well organized: outposts, safe-houses, patrols, scouts, guards, communication protocols, emergency protocols, command structure, own laws
- well adjusted: walkers are no threat to them, not simply surviving but thriving, rule their area and other humans/communities within, Paula`s group still following the protocol and not panicking, at the outpost putting up a fight surprised in the middle of the night, capable search parties