But no one is shying away from the idea that next season will be much different. To a man, the players believe they’re ready to turn the corner and be a playoff team a season from now. The organization is certainly spending money accordingly — the average salary of their projected starting lineup next season will be $31.3 million, and the team could face challenges staying under the luxury tax. Teams in the snack bracket are expected to win a lot more than 30 games.  Rajakovic is one more voice to the chorus. “I think it was a good season for us, Year 1 of the rebuild,” he said. “Now it’s time for the next chapter, and it’s time for us to take the next step.”