2019 they were decent and then Stafford got hurt second half after having a 100 + QB rating first half of 2019. So that got Patricia/Quinn the pass for 2020 and also because it was only 2 years
Campbell will get 3, maybe 4 since he is a nice guy that "rallies the team" (if they go like 6-11 next year, with mostly close losses, he might still stay for year 4)
Raised expectations too quickly (maybe the Hard Knock effect and the offense looking really good first 4 weeks). 5-6 wins still on the table but it is the bar should have kept on. If they don't hit that bar, roster either way will continue to need a major revamp for healthy vet players and more talented rookies in 2023 draft and development of 2021/2022 picks even more.
The roster on the defensive side of the ball has needed more talent for a LONG TIME. There are still a LOT of Patricia/Quinn players still on this roster, especially defensively. There needs to be a MASSIVE talent addition and that doesn't happen overnight.
Hutch has the makings of a star. Yes, he has slowed down but is still on pace for double digit sacks and is getting better against the run every week. He will be fine.
Okudah looks like he belongs. Yes, he had a couple PI's yesterday but he has only played 17 NFL games....at least he has some upside and could be a good 2.
Rodriguez was a good find. Natural 2 down LB who has some ability against the pass. You can't put him on an island against quick RB's but can play him in zone and he plays the run well. Imagine if he had any help in front of him?
McNeil has really come on this year. He is the guy getting the most double teams along the front 4 (at least by what I saw) and he is finding ways to make a few plays. Good potential starting level DT.
But that's it. We have 4 players out of approximately 27 who are or/will be considered GOOD nfl players. Yes, I intentionally left off Walker.....who is average at best. Look at the good defenses in the NFL and count how many "good" players they have. Its 9,10.....with backups who either have played at a higher level or they expect to soon.
This regime has always said it's going to take a while. I do think they're a little better than 1-4....but there are too many mistakes. Too many bad coaching decisions. Too many times guys are put in the right position but still fail because they simply aren't good enough.
Blame goes to everyone from Campbell to AG to the individual players. I would hope they are active in the trade market......either getting anything they can for the few players we have that are tradeable and don't fit any long term plans (Chark, Elliot, Jamaal Williams, shit.....even Swift.....who i love but seems to be put together with duct tape and flex seal).
Not giving up on Campbell yet. I think there is a good coach in there but he needs to change up the way he handles a few down and distance decisions and get better at time management.
