I believe it is plausible.

Assuming it is true that they plan a reset of jobs and reassessing identities, it does make sense considering 7.0 is done, 7.1 if it isn't almost done is half way done and 7.2 is potentially in the works already, that such an overhaul would be set for 8.0 and 7.2 would be where they would be able to address concerns outside of a hotfix.

The jaded pessimist in me says all of this is a lie.
The realist says that given how game development (and SE's specifically works) it would in theory be in line with what they're saying.
The optimist is dead.