they all play at the immortal/rad rank. they can easily pick the game up within a few months from a scrimming level. the game is so close to CS with decision making, so no. they won't be behind every body
I'm not sure if that's true. After seeing Niveras success I don't think it will actually be that bad to switch with proper coaching. It will probably depend on the player.
I agree, I think the TL core gives it one more year in CS to see if they can replicate some of the Nitr0-era results. Probably won't, but I guess you never know.