How does this get fixed - realistically

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(10-17-2019, 11:23 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: IF IF IF they hired several more capable scouts and put a decision making structure in place where a qualified GM made the calls...they could fix this thing in maybe 2 years. They could probably be 8-8 next year IF they had a great draft and signed 2-3 free agent upgrades.

Then, have another great draft and add a couple more free agents and playoffs.

They of course won't do this.

True, they won't do it but the NFL structure--FA, high draft picks every round for teams with the worst record the year before--allows teams to turn it around quicker. 

(Here they come...) IF Jonah is healthy and at least average, IF they sign a guy like Conklin they could shore up the other T spot, IF they trade, and/or deal on draft day, they could get 2 1st round picks--say, QB and the OG from GA--or, if they play Finley and he proves to be capable, IF they sign a guy like Littleton and draft another LB high in rd2, IF they trim the fat (bad contracts) and sign the right FA currently on the team, IF they hit on the draft with those high picks in each round, IF they're healthy next year...

Etc, etc. 

There is a way to imrove the team substantially, next year. But it's a way the Bengals don't/haven't ascribed to in the past. Then there still remains the issue of the Oline coach, D coordinator and lack of O coordinator (Callahan, Gruden and a breathing stack of DNA that is an experienced D coordinator will/should be out there)...holey sheet, that's a lot of "IFs". 

There is a way to do it, for an organization that has employees with half a brain, a willingness and a want to actually be a playoff quality team.