Instead of freaking out, here is what needs to happen.
1. Ted Thompson needs to announce that after 2017, he will be stepping down to give the GM position to Elliott Wolf. In this time, Elliott Wolf will basically work side-by-side with Ted. Wolf will probably be more aggressive in FA and Ted will probably let him do it.
2. Dom Capers needs to be talked to by the staff if he thinks he can continue to produce. Hopefully, the team can gracefully lead him to retirement by saying "if we can't find success with this team this year, we will have to find new directions." And hey, a man in desperation can do wonders. If he decides to take the challenge, have someone on your staff you are ready to give the keys to early midseason. Midseason changes are not fun, but if you involve that possible replacement close in power to what Dom does, the switch shouldn't be bad.
3. Trade down and get yourself many defensive players with high ceilings.
4. Resign Eddie and Cook and Lang
5. Resign Shields, but no way at the contract he is at. See where he is at in preseason. If we lose him to another team and he "magically" becomes normal, we will never forget it.
6. See if Aaron will re-do his contract just a liiiiiiiiiittle bit to get that FA he wants.