[stomachmonkey]

I think they are stronger than they let on but there are external threats that they have either appeased for now or have managed to fend off.

But they know they need battle tested help and probably soon which is why they invited Ricks group in.

They know who the Wolves are and are holding back on that info. Kinda tough to pitch to Rick "hey join us so you can fight off these bad guys for us"