I agree but they also wouldn't go thru with a series of hits like that unless they know they knew for sure they could pull it off. I would guess that they were in progress of setting it up when Caprio went down. Joey had a few attempts on his life that everyone involved was aware of. He was being careful how he moved,kept public eye on himself and was usually surrounded by half dozen to dozen guys if he was out out.They were most certainly capable of hitting Joey or any of them, but its never easier playing on the road then it is at home. The Genovese are called Ivy Leaugue for a reason. Wasn't an easy hit and they would have planned out to a t to ensure they got what they wanted. If they felt the could do it quick, quiet, and takeover no prob itd be done. IMHO they felt like that wasn't case and when they lost Crumb from plot, they abandoned it. But that's just my opinion from info i have read.