"b: false - we still would have found a way to loose"
Aside from the grammar, my issue with your poll is that "found a way" implies fault, either coaches, or team apathy, or some combo.
I believe our team just isn't good enough to be a championship team yet, even with 3 additional NFL-quality players. We have the talent to get to the ACCCG but not to win it unless we're lucky or multiple players take a large leap in performance between now and the end of the season. If we lose, it's not because we "find a way" to do so, it's because we're straight out not as good as Clemson.
That's not excusing Manny. He needs to keep upgrading both players and staff. Adding higher quality LBs, and more talent across the board are critical to being more competitive among the Top 5-10 programs. We need to have another class or two like the 2021 class. And getting a dedicated DC and someone better than Patke would be my first two staff upgrades.
So "c" -- "we're trending in the right direction but multiple upgrades away from making the championship game"