I think that part of the problem is the "instant gratification" society that we have become as well as the "everyone gets a trophy" mentality taught these days.  People are not patient and don't watch the process proceed and show improved results over time.

 

Note the "we have the personnel now" type of thought.  It's expected by some that it should immediately produce a winning team and/or playoff contention.  However, there are many variables to the equation, and quite frankly, no team goes from a complete gutting of a roster to the playoffs in just a couple of seasons.

 

Another factor to keep in mind is not only how other teams in our division make improvements, but also the general improvements over the entire NFL.

 

If one can't see the obvious improvement over time (the last 3 seasons) then they probably are part of the "instant gratification/everyone gets a trophy" crowd.  It looks to me like the Front Office of the organization is building towards the future over a period of time.  What that timeline is... well that's not for me or any fan to decide.  That's for the one that really has an investment in this team to decide (Mr. Kahn).

 

Ultimately my guess is the team needs to finish above .500 for Gus Bradley to retain his position.  I do think that it will happen, and .500 or better is still an improvement.

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