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^^^No offense but I have heard more working out etc every year. The game changer for me is improving the schedule 1000%. That is what will close the gap imo. Hazard doing the same. Both teams' schedules in 2023 will make them much better playoff teams.

Jet, all of those comments and posters referring to working out more and harder do not know what it takes to be elite.  You are so correct regarding the schedule.  I think in the past, we tried to play a "tougher schedule" based on regionally closer teams due to finances and traditional scheduling.  As we continue to attempt to progress into a consistent top tier team, the schedule had to morph.  By the local teams deciding to not renew contracts and others avoiding us all together, it has forced us to find better teams and diversify ourselves.  To become a champion, you have to schedule with the mindset of championship goals versus winning games.  10-0 or 9-1 doesn't mean squat if you can't win week 15.