I don't think the terms of the FO deadline are as strict as people seem to think they are. As long as the team shows progress, Mitch and Jim should be safe.
Exactly.
The "window" shouldn't dictate WCF or bust next year. It should be simply, is Randle, Clarkson, DLo, Nance, Top 3, #32, and 60 mil in cash moving forward?
Are they IN POSITION to compete very soon? If the answer to that is yes, then Jim and Mitch need to stay in place to complete their vision of the team.