That take completely misses how roster building actually works at our level. Auburn's secondary gave up just 6.8 yards per attempt last season, which was top-25 nationally, and we did it with multiple former three-star recruits starting. The obsession with portal fixes is a shortcut that often backfires. Development and scheme fit matter more than a recruiting star next to a name. Our defensive staff has a proven track record of elevating defensive back play. Last year's group forced 14 interceptions, a number that would lead most Group of Five conferences. The idea that you can't win with developed talent is disproven every season. Look at the teams that win our league. They're built on cohesion and system continuity, not just grabbing a guy from the portal who might not buy into the culture. The winter window is an opportunity, but it's not a mandate for desperation. A seven-win ceiling prediction is pure fantasy from a rival perspective, ignoring the returning production and the fact that defensive schemes can be adjusted to protect weaknesses. Burning up the phone lines is what every staff does. It doesn't mean they're panicking. It means they're doing their job. Our focus should be on the players already in the building who have been training for their moment.