I'm skeptical of it being a talent problem and more of a scheme issue. But we will see next season when more players are added.
But with that being said, he has managed to out coach Canales as a whole this season.
I personally don't believe Tepper has changed that much. The only thing new is his stepping back from the public eyes as much as he can. I guess you could add exhibiting a bit my restraint or should I say patience with this crew. But that will only last so long as a leopard don't change his spots. He will fire everyone if they only win 5 games next season.
I'm already out on Canales. But as long as the players are behind im I will tolerate him 1 more season. I love hearing all their contracts are aligned so that indicates there's a plan when this inevitably goes south.
Mendoza could be a generational qb depending on the coach he's paired with. Talk about hitting the qb lottery. From there it's a bunch of day 2 and day 3/ udfas left. Probably more day 3 than day 2 IMO.
Then they will have to depend on rookie tackles for awhile. They've got about 1 more good season in Moton and who knows if Ikey will ever return full strength. Better start drafting at 1 on day 2 at least. I personally would prefer a 1st round LT myself but I will take what I can get.
You cannot pay them all. They need to start drafting replacements for all of them. Looks like Mayes is first up to be replaced. I would think an OT is on the draft board somewhere.