In order of preference for me of moves that I'd like to see made...
1) Quinn moves on
2) Draft/acquire Dak's replacement
3) Fire McCarthy
Quinn was outcoached in a few big games this season, and I don't see anything fantastic in his scheme's. The players seem to love him from all accounts, and he did turn the unit around from one of the worst in the league. If we didn't have Micah though, who is indeed a game change, what would we really be seeing from this defense?
I'd like to see a higher round draft choice used on QB in this draft. It takes a few years to get a QB going and we need to start. Dak wilts too many times in big games when something is on the line whether it be regular season or playoffs. There's a look he has in his eyes, and body movements, when we pretty much know we're done for. I saw it very early in the GB game, and I know you guys did too. It was there in last season's and this season's SF game, and in the Bills game, all very meaningful games. Really good athlete that doesn't have high football IQ, takes bad sacks when he could throw away the ball, etc..... I could go on.
On McCarthy I'm on the fence really. One year of his offense system and we saw some really great numbers and results (sans the running the game, but I think that's OL related and I'd love to see a high pick on the center position). We've only seen it for one year also, and it typically take a couple to really get a new scheme going. That being said, there's some intriguing names out there for HC. Belichick, Harbaugh, Carroll.... all I would take above McCarthy, but we wouldn't be assured we'd get any of them.
Also........ Wink Martindale for DC anyone? I think it's an interesting name.