If you listened to his PC, Nix has zero plans to replace Gailey and it's well beyond this next year. He says he has no interest in rebuilding. He doesn't want to start over and possibly lose 6 years (two rebuilds) versus 3.
I agree with it. Were not far enough away to need a rebuild. Were close. We need a stud LB or two and a young franchise QB. Add in a year of experience for our very young CB's and we will be better. Do we need a new DC and scheme? Probably. But, I'd like a different 4-3 philosophy rather than a total rebuild. Hell, I feel like if we just improved our Nickel through roster changes or scheme changes, we might have won 2 more games.
Better LB'ing will drastically improve both the run and underneath, flats, and intermediate coverage. A guy like Te'o could have a huge positive impact alone. His penchant for picks and fiery play could be just what we need. Just a few players in a few areas could get us over the hump. I just don't want to blow it up yet. I want another few years.
In the end I want to see what we can make of what we've got and can have. I wanted this year to be a playoff year but we may be one year away still. No, I don't want perpetual excuses. But, I think were much closer than our record indicates and that we can get there by the end of next season.
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