If they cannot be addressed within the evolutionary framework this does indeed mean an alternate theory is needed. All we know is they cannot be addressed yet.

If they cannot be addressed within the evolutionary framework this does indeed mean an alternate theory is needed. All we know is they cannot be addressed yet. Lots of people need to make a good faith effort before an alternate theory is justified. That said, some gaps are always going to remain with any theory. That doesn't necessarily invalidate the entire field.