Things have not been addressed quickly or well enough. ILB heads into what, year 3,4,5 as a weakness? TE goes into year 3, S took the better part of 3 years, Lacy is the first true upper level back in the 11 years of this regime.
Despite going into OT vs AZ, this team was not a true, legit SB team this season. Every year, an unaddressed weakness is exposed in the playoffs. This team has hit a ceiling, and is at a crossroads. Unless Thompson is willing to be more aggressive across the board, then falling short in the playoffs will be as far as they go, and the window of opportunity in having a hall of fame QB will close without another title.
Despite going into OT vs AZ, this team was not a true, legit SB team this season. Every year, an unaddressed weakness is exposed in the playoffs. This team has hit a ceiling, and is at a crossroads. Unless Thompson is willing to be more aggressive across the board, then falling short in the playoffs will be as far as they go, and the window of opportunity in having a hall of fame QB will close without another title.