I've been watching the off season with the same concerns about the coaching staff and Free Agency like most. As for FA, I believe that the real reason we are not active in the FA market is two fold. First we spent WILDLY just last season and while those FA pick ups improved us to a playoff team last year, we won't see the full benefits of those picks (or not) until this year. Our QB will improve, and so will the key elements of the the rest of the offense like the TE's and WR's.
But like most I wondered why we weren't restructuring contract and extending players like a lot of teams have had to do. I believe its because Bill believes that even if we when full out to resign JC, and pick up receivers, edge rushers, DB's etc, we weren't going to be a legitimate threat to vie for a championship next year. HOWEVER in 2023 when the cap will take a large leap, we WILL be ready to add the FA's to compete for a championship.
That isn't to say I believe we can't win 10 games again next year. I do. There are a LOT of serviceable FA that will be available over the next month and still more after the draft. If you fear that Herron will be our RT next season, then I believe one of Trent Brown or Marcus Cannon will be available on a moderate contract in the coming weeks. But regardless, before we all walk of the proverbial cliff, why don't we wait until at least the draft is over before we leap. Personally I'm going to wait until I see a few preseason games. Remember BOTH Joe Thuney and Shaq Mason were no name rookies at one time before they became these irreplaceable commodities.
Seems to me we are becoming more like Jet fans every day, either claiming victory or despair with every passing day. Certain aspects of our team will improve and others will weaken ON PAPER. However whatever ends up being our 53 man roster and PS, has yet to be determined and well beyond our expertise.
