I think (you can argue) but I think to say they’re wrong is a horrible bizoyon to chazal.
Do you think that respectful disagreement is impossible?
I have an obligation to honor my father, but that doesn’t mean that if he says “Invest your money in a Uranium field in Asbury Park” that I have to actually take my 401(k) money and do so. I can respectfully disagree with him regarding the profitability of such a venture. The same applies to scientific statements of Chazal — I can disagree respectfully. Disagreement in and of itself is not disrespect.
The Wolf