Quote:It's still possible the players could rise to the challenge this year and win the division. That said, keep in mind that key pieces to the built foundation have been missing. Fowler is gone all year. Julius and Sen'Derrick were missing early on, and now that they're back, Linder is missing. I'd say December would be that time to notice the finish line in site... if not this December than next December.

 

No doubt, the division title is up for grabs.  It's not like all those years of chasing the Colts at 11-5 or better.  In my mind, this only intensifies the pressure to produce on Gus.  Every play could be the difference between playoff's and another disappointing season. If he can't motivate the team to come out on fire every game, it's time for him to go.

 

Julius is a proven talent and Sen'Derrick is good.  Linder should continue to improve, but it's hard to think of a guy who's out for a year before his first full practice as a key part of a "built" anything.

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