J: Theoretically, the pieces are all in place at this time (as you pointed out).
The problem is that precious few of those pieces have enjoyed notable (or any) success in the NFL. The best we can hope for, IMO, is a team that takes the league by surprise, backs into the playoffs, then falls apart when the chips are down.
Next year might be a different story, depending on how much (and how long) this year's success (if any) can be sustained, but IMO we could be seeing the beginning stage of something better than half-decent. As usual injuries (or lack thereof) are bound to play a huge role in the outcome.
Bob
The problem is that precious few of those pieces have enjoyed notable (or any) success in the NFL. The best we can hope for, IMO, is a team that takes the league by surprise, backs into the playoffs, then falls apart when the chips are down.
Next year might be a different story, depending on how much (and how long) this year's success (if any) can be sustained, but IMO we could be seeing the beginning stage of something better than half-decent. As usual injuries (or lack thereof) are bound to play a huge role in the outcome.
Bob