As you correctly assess, the group is very CB oriented here so I think you may be better of seeking placement elsewhere. I know that we have made our offers for this year.
Good luck and let me know if I can help in any other way.
There seems to be some discrepancy b/t their replies to us. Hope you can provide some specifics of their response in order to make things clearer. Otherwise, your post would be suspected of being premature.