I think this is the first time in .net history that you have a more positive take than I do, Fade!
I'm struggling to maintain cautious optimism. I've loved all the coaching hires until now.
If JS makes the predicted moves and brings in a bunch of college position coaches, it will leave the team without high level NFL experience for the offensive coaching staff. I sure hope there's a plan in place to bring in someone experienced (like a Frazier) to help out on the offensive side.
I'll try to remain cautiously optimistic but I can't shake the feeling we'll likely experience a regression from Waldron-level success, at least for the first 2-3 years while this inexperienced offensive staff is learning as they go.
Theres going to be a regression on defense too (not necessarily last year, but last 5 years average).
We're replacing a winning team (9-8 is winning as much as some of you disagree), and a longstanding coach with a 1st time HC, 1st time DC at any level, 1st time OC in nfl, and 1st time assistants.
We're also probably going to have worse personnel than last season due to the cap.
Of course it's going to be a step back with growing pains, this was going to happen regardless of who replaced carroll.
Can't wait to see the wailing though, half of the fan base started watching football after carroll started here, bunch of spoiled beats due for a reality check.
That being said I expect year two to be much more promising, and year 3 to be a breakout season (I'm basing this on average turnaround for successful new coaches, and cap room looking forward, not just a hunch)
