You are correct, there are no quick fixes for the team. I hope the powers that balance the urgent need to turn things around ASAP with a longer term view that will ultimately lead to competing for super bowls. I hope the team takes a page from 2001 and allocates some amount of FA money to bring in veteran leadership to help create the culture to develop the young players. These guys do not need to be front line starters to add value. Get the star players in the draft to control costs.
For reference here is the 2001 FA class - cornerback Terrell Buckley, guard Mike Compton, linebacker Bryan Cox, fullback Marc Edwards, quarterback Damon Huard, linebacker Larry Izzo, receiver David Patten, linebacker Roman Phifer, defensive end Anthony Pleasant, running back Antowain Smith, and linebacker Mike Vrabel.