That makes sense to me.
So, you are not in the opinion that, Shia Imams were in the Quran, but those verses were removed from the Qur'an?
Some Shias believe the complete Quran that was revealed through Muhammad, is with the Qaim. What is with people now, is a portion of it. When the Qaim comes it will bring the complete Quran.
I mean, if that was the case, it seems, God had revealed the Imams in the Quran, but some human beings removed their names from it.
This idea is very similar to the idea that the Bible originally contained verses about Muhammad, but they were removed or altered.
I don't believe God allows such things happen to His own Book who had sent for guiding people.