"I am on record as a believer in Rajakovic's coaching. But this has not been a good start to the season for anyone, himself included. A 1-4 record isn't the end of the world. Toronto is facing a hellacious schedule, and it's not like this team was supposed to compete with the league's best. But it's the way these losses are coming. The defence needs solving. At this point, my guess is as good as yours about from where that solution is going to come."
"Toronto needs change. It has talent, perhaps not as much as the best teams, but enough to be competitive. But the system isn't working in ways that empower said talent. There are mistakes being made up and down the roster, including on the bench. Something needs to improve, or the team will find its way to the bottom of the standings quickly in a year that finally sees the franchise trying to win."
Toronto opened the season 1-4 against a brutal schedule, exposing persistent defensive breakdowns and poor execution on aggressive doubles. Coaching adjustments are under consideration after Rajakovic acknowledged failures in execution and Barnes called for greater urgency to limit opponents' transition advantages. The roster retains enough talent to be competitive, but the current system is not empowering players and mistakes are occurring throughout the rotation, including the bench. Immediate improvements to scheme, execution, and cohesion are necessary to avoid a rapid slide down the standings. Rajakovic and the team face a critical test of resilience and problem-solving under adversity.
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