On the bright side, this surely ensures change this offseason

Yep. Contrary to how we all feel right now, Bert isn't an idiot and ultimately knows that his sole purpose is to win games. We fielded statistically one of the worst defenses EVER, it doesn't matter if you're not wanting to "hurt another man's feelings" at that point, someone HAS to be fired. A blind and deaf 90 year old woman could tell that something is broken within this team and needs fixed, pretty sure a fairly successful coach can see that as well.

I think he was giving his coordinators and seniors this game to prove themselves before hitting the market, and several have failed. There will definitely be defensive changes, most likely Smith and Segrest, and I could easily see Anderson being forced find another home.