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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 1884544, member: 40"]
Agree 100%.  As discussed above, we have SEVERAL positional units [OL, TE, DE, LB, CB, and S] where we need to improve the talent and bring in the right system fits.  That's a lot of groups that aren't optimized for the new system--especially on the defensive side of the ball.

And of those groups, I think we've made strides at OL, DE, LB--or about half of those groups.  CB and S are such trouble spots, it remains, but I think we're moving the needle in the right direction.  The situation at TE might take a few years to rectify.

The part of bccub's analysis that I agreed with is that you can be successful recruiting quality three star recruits, if they are strong system fits.  That's our sweet spot--always will be.  Land three stars who fit what we're trying to do, and hopefully sprinkle in an occasional 4 star or 5 star, and we'll be good.

Where I disagreed with him was on the current talent being adequate.  It is at some positional units, and in some individual cases at other positions, but lacking across the board in many others.  And in many instances, the returning starters are not great fits for the new systems [especially on defense, at many positions] that it somewhat mitigates the general "benefit" you get from having returning starters.

The good news is that there is a qualitative difference in offer lists since the Babers staff has taken over  compared to the recruits from the previous three staffs.  That's a trend that needs to continue, regardless of how this season turns out.  And I'm not writing off this season--at all.
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