Absolutely, they should and I bet 75% of the league is in that mode also.
With our soon to be slot (Hurns) coming off a nasty ankle injury and the heart and soul of our D-Line needing shoulder surgery. To boot, it's highly questionable if he is going to get to camp being tagged again and not liking it.
Oh right, and our other starting DE is suspended indefinitely.
No dominant DT since the talented one we had is also suspended/retired so he can continue indulging.
Our 1st rounder from a couple of drafts ago was in the dog house last year, didn't get on the field much and is having his talent questioned.
Woods seems to be a very young and solid safety but he has had durability issues. Heath is good depth and a good ST's player but he's a turnstile while tackling and a notch below average starting quality at safety.
I can see our offense improving next season just on health and cohesion alone, but how could it of been any worse? Will our red zone issues improve and is Kellen Moore going to be able to call plays that help us win games?
Our defense kept us around last year and the whole D-line is shaken up right now.
We got a low 2nd round pick which I can see us getting a player. Maybe a good TE in the 3rd where this seems to be a very deep class.
I know we have to re-sign our guys, we all know that. But we need a player or 2 on the D-Line and more talent at safety where this is a loaded position in FA. The draft is also loaded on the D-line. Stephen said we would not be conservative and I still believe it. I just believe they won't go guns a blazing in FA the 1st day or 2 unless they strike on a safety or pass rusher that will become available.
Otherwise, I have to really feel that this team is setting up for next year when we have a full draft and what's supposed to be a very good cap situation with a young good core of players signed. A very good situation for a new HC and staff to be in.