Despite any of my previous grumblings, it's the best decision at this time.
In my view, Whaley's moves last year to bolster the offense set this team up with a 2-year window to make a serious move in the playoffs. Despite RR's claim that he was not wedded to a system, he is. In HINDSIGHT, hiring a different HC and keeping Schwartz was the optimal move. Can't change history.
"Obviously," Whaley will now re-tool the front 7 of the D to fit what RR needs, beginning with the release of Mario in some form.