A lot better at the most important position. Unless you don't think Lamar isn't a lot better than Howell? If not, I don't know what to tell you. Let me ask, before last season, did you think Jalen Hurts was good enough to lead a team to the SB? The Rams went after Stafford and instantly became a SB contender and eventually champions. No, Lamar doesn't guarantee a SB, but he will most definitely put us in the discussion.
And Lamar WOULD NOT be a retread.