In my opinion, we are far from needing a complete rebuild.
I think a top quality coach, could have done wonders with the current roster.
Every team has weaknesses, and a good coach would make sure that we try to cover up our own problems as much as possible. Has Matt Ryan played great, of course he hasn't. Is he serviceable as an NFL QB, i think that is still a definite yes. But not if you have the Oline that we have had this year with pass protection. You have to realise, that he is a statue, and you might need to simplify the offense and have a quick short timing based offensive scheme, so that the ball is out of his hands quickly, much like Brady has had most of his career. I don't want to be limited in this way next year, so i do agree we need a new QB, and interior OL upgrades.
The defense has generally been really good throughout the year. Happy enough with the overall performances, they have been really hindered, by the offenses ineptitude for most of the season. Even the Minny game, was in my opinion, mainly down to the offense, and not the defense.
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