The were 3-6 and 6-8 last year. They had a hot month, and the significance of it has been really overstated. They were more consistent this season. When they got bad, they didn't sink as low as they were last season. But they never hit the plateau they did last year. I don't think there was a point this season were they ever looked as good as they did in the playoffs last year.
There are a few reasons, I think Jaire is one. He basically didn't play this year and they are paying him to be the best or second best player on the defense. Another is there is film on everyone now. Love, all the receivers who honestly are either average or still really young or both. There was no great season from anyone in the front 7.
Someone else alluded to the hot seat. I think MLF is on it if he puts together a season like this next year. If there isn't a title push by the 2026-27 season I think he is out.