It was McD's first year in cleaning up the Ryan cluster that was left behind. We made the playoffs despite cleaning house and picking up a bunch of draft picks. This constant nitpicking is far from helpful and is not even accurate. Don't forget Pederson went 7-9 last year which fits the middling category.
My point i, McD got us to the playoffs. I don't like Marrone but he got the Jags (yes the freaking Jags!!) to the AFC championship game. These are 1st year coaches in their programs. You have to give them the opportunity to assemble the right staff, players and scheme to be successful.