There's lots of reasons to be optimistic for Ottawa, but a lot of things need to fall into place for them yet. Among the most important is one you can't trade, sign, or draft for called chemistry. Get the chemistry happening in Ottawa with the new personnel, throw in some good luck to keep the injury bug away & good things should be cooking there.
If the O-Line can keep Masoli upright and healthy, Ottawa is going to be up there. The East should be a lot more compatitive and interesting, than the West, for the first time in a long time.