Quote:Gus is signed through the end of the 2017 season.  Shad should let Gus complete his contract.  We don't need to attract a new DC or OC and won't be spending big in FA, so Gus's lame duck status shouldn't be a factor. 

 

I believe we have everything in place for success, except for a few spots on the OL.  Bortles needs to spend the time in California to address his mechanics, and there should be an open competition among the 3 or 4 QBs we bring to camp.  

 

As for resigning our own FAs, we can postpone the decision on Bortles, Robinson and Lee for another year if we want.  Maybe give Linder a new deal since he is definitely a core player.  I would give Prince a new contract. 

 

If the conspiracy theorists are correct, and Shad is trying to destroy the Jacksonville fanbase and move to London, he will either keep Gus or hire somebody even worse than Gus.  If the people who feel the NFL and the officials are against us, a new coach won't change that "losing culture".  It will continue. 

 

This team is playing much better right now than at any time in the past 5 years.  Games like the ones against Green Bay, KC, Detroit, Buffalo, etc would have been blowouts 2 years ago.  Now we are outplaying these teams and losing only by horrible officiating and/or fluke plays. 

 

We absolutely need better QB play, better OL play, and a better pass rush.  The defense is very young, yet they are currently 6th in yards against.  At the beginning of the year we hoped we could be middle of the pack in the defensive rankings.  The defense is coming along nicely.  Another strong draft could put us over the top. 

 

Blowing it all up would set us back at least 2 years. 

 

Shad should give a 2017 mandate of PLAYOFFS OR YER GONE!  Not this vague "has to look better" stuff.