Doesn't sound like that's going to happen.
That's kind of my question - they knew this was going to be a train wreck, and they are on year one of a rebuild. Are they really surprised or disappointed enough to actually fire someone already? I can't imagine anyone's getting promoted from the staff either, so why would anything change?
If it's just a guess by OP because "they are bad" I'm not interested in throwing pasta against the wall to see if anything sticks, but I'm all about peeking under the hood and determining what's got a good basis for speculation and getting in front of it. That's how juggernauts are born, when you get a couple of those right for min bids. I had multiple chances to trade for Mack cheap-ish last year when he was listed at LB. Had I had any reason to believe the change would happen I would have jumped on it, but I couldn't afford to get stuck with an LB with his massive contract in those leagues. Wish I had, and I'm looking for the next opportunity like that.
Obviously the coaching hire/fire cycle will drive much of this, but by they the masses will be tuned in. To continue the conversation:
Jadaveon Clowney - he lined up at DE more once Watt went out and was a lot more effective when he did. I don't know much about their philosophy, but hopefully they get another real OLB in there (like the next Watt up!) and move Clowney full time to DE. Even better if they ever went 4-3 but that would take a pretty radical change I think.
I like the Chandler Jones call-out, he's a UFA after this year and if he goes elsewhere that runs a true 4-3 he'll easily be re-designated to DE. Heck he's probably playable in big-play leagues even as a LB.
Melvin Ingram - another UFA, and another guy that seems like he plays much more like a DE than a true LB. Can anyone weigh in on SDC cap space and/or spending history with their FA's?
Nick Perry - UFA in GB. I always thought they mis-used him, he's not a space guy. Let him pin his ears back and go. 8 sacks in 65% snap counts and with occasional coverage duties. He's $5M this year and you gotta figure wants more - can/will GB pony up? He's gotta be licking his chops at the idea of going to a 4-3 like CAR that is desperate for an edge pass rusher.
Vic Beasley - Seems like the same case for Mack from last year. He was actually listed at DE as a rookie but changed, and I could never figure that out. Quinn's a SEA origin and from that 4-3 system. How often does Beasley play with his hand down? He's got 14 sacks so he can get home fast. He'd be DE7 in my 16 man league.