I think the roster as constructed is a playoff contender but it'll take a year or two before him and John do a clean up of the roster and get their new guys in. The NFC West is still the best division in football and 49ers/Rams will remain right near the top. First year HC is going to have a hard time jumping the current pecking order. My armchair outsider opinion thinks Pete felt the current roster and coaching staff is close to a SB and John didn't. John also highlighted in the press conference today the Ravens game was a defining moment for new direction of this team and an ass kicking like that won't happen again (basically saying how excited he was to be the ones doing what the Ravens did to us). Only way to fix that is full deconstruction of the trenches.
Biggest thing I want to see next year is on the defensive side of the ball. Aggressive scheme, less yards per game, more takeaways, more pressure/sacks, more confusion. I'm so beyond sick of the bend but don't break 400+ yards a game that STILL gave up explosives all over the field. I'm so sick of the trenches being a joke compared to the Browns, Ravens, Cowboys, etc. During the LOB years I honestly liked watching the defense more because it felt like every drive could be a huge momentum swinging play. Would love to get back to that style of football.