Sometimes, the smartest moves aren't made in crisis—they're made when you spot a chance to level up. That's the question hanging over Everton right now: Is it time to make a bold change, even when things are going well?

On the surface, David Moyes seems untouchable. Since returning for his second stint in January of last year, the Toffees have racked up 80 points from 55 Premier League matches—the ninth-best record in the division over that stretch. He's navigated the emotional farewell to Goodison Park, overseen the early stages of a squad rebuild, and managed the transition to a brand-new stadium. All while keeping Everton competitive, already surpassing last season's points total with two games still to play.

But here's where it gets interesting. Moyes is heading into the final year of his contract, and that naturally raises big questions about the club's long-term vision. At 63, is he really the manager new ownership and CEO Angus Kinnear see leading Everton into this exciting new chapter?

Then there's the squad management side. While summer signings Jack Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall hit the ground running, other young recruits—all aged 23 or under—have barely seen the pitch. Only Thierno Barry has logged significant minutes among the rest. It's not about rushing young players, but about whether Moyes has done enough to keep the squad fresh, rotate effectively, and develop that next generation.

Moyes has been clear all season: Europe is the goal. If Everton fall short, that responsibility lands squarely on him and his players. And in football, sometimes the best time to make a change isn't when everything is broken—it's when there's a real opportunity to be better.