You sound like every coach who got left behind when the game evolved. I watched our Lions in the NAIA days, building slowly, and you know what we got? Left out. The portal is free agency, and if you aren't using it, you're volunteering for a rebuild. Chemistry doesn't win games if your roster has holes. A few key transfers can change everything overnight, just like a great recruiting class used to. Your "foundation" will crack the first time you face a team that reloaded with ready-made talent.