IF you were going to rebuild...what would your plan be?

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(11-12-2018, 11:25 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I'm not totally convinced we need a rebuild, but I'd:

1 ) Hire a young, offensive mind like LaFleur. I'd let him hire his assistants.
2 ) I'd increase our scouting and analytics department. We'd likely need to actually create an analytics department.
3 ) I'd draft a QB early in this years draft and let him sit behind Dalton for a year or 2.
    3A ) I'd explore trading Dalton.
4 ) I'd trade AJ Green for draft picks. He's over 30 years old and probably only has 2 years or so left as an elite WR. IF I could get a 1st and 4th for him I'd take it. Maybe to the Patriots? I'd love to see him win a Super Bowl.
5 ) I'd build a strong offensive line. I'd use high draft picks there. We need 2 new Tackles and a Guard.
6 ) I'd build initially around Mixon to take pressure off of the QB.
7 ) On defense, get some LB's that can pass cover. Build an aggressive scheme.
8 ) IF teams would trade for guys like Burfict and Kirkpatrick...I'd do it.
    8A ) If I couldn't trade Burfict, I'd waive him. He's hurt a lot. Suspended a lot. And he doesn't look good in games. You can't build a defense around a guy that's always suspended. Time to close the chapter on that book.
9 ) Free agency - I'd use it! Sign a couple young, quality free agents and the rebuild could accelerate.

I liked Matt LaFleur before, so I'd definitely be on board with a young offensive minded HC.
I'd definitely increase scouting department. Enough of requiring the coaches to do more than one job. Scouts need to be scouting during the season too.
I wouldn't consider drafting a QB in the 2019 draft. The class looks kind of weak TBH. But I'd definitely consider in 2020.
I'd consider going all-in for 2019 given the age of Dalton, Green, Atkins, Dunlap, Burfict, Boling. If it doesn't work in 2019, look to rebuild in 2020.
I'd look to bring in one solid player in FA in his prime that would fill a gap. I'd look to also bring in at least a solid role player to fill another immediate hole. That would open up the draft considerably.
I'd look to assemble the trifecta for offensive playmakers - WR1, RB1, and WR2/TE.
I'd be searching for speed on defense. Especially around LB and DE.