(04-15-2022, 07:48 AM)Caldrac Wrote:

(04-14-2022, 09:10 PM)Newton Wrote: I want playoffs! I know it’s a major long shot though

(04-15-2022, 03:04 AM)ChrisJagBoy Wrote: If Trevor Lawrence is half as good as everyone seems to think 8 wins should be expected rather than an achievement.

(04-15-2022, 06:24 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: I think 6 wins should be the minimum.  Of course, it all depends on injuries, and breaks.  But I think anything less than 6 would be disappointing. 

I know our roster will be better this year, but to me, the big question is, how many wins will come from the change from one of the worst head coaches in NFL history to a fully competent head coach.

Agreed on all of this. Shoot for the Moon or don't shoot at all. Pederson has a proven track record and great pedigree. Lawrence is supposed to be this generational talent that we lucked ourselves into. 6 should be the minimum, however, anything less than that will be a let down. On the flip side? As cited earlier and above. The expectations need to be higher. Eight wins or more should be the expectation. Not an achievement. 

Baalke, to his credit, and probably Pederson's input. He's gone out and bolstered this roster. It's better than what it was last year on paper. Still have the draft as well. Raise the bar. Six is too low IMHO.

It really hinges on how good you think the team roster is. Even Drew Brees had losing seasons from 2014-2016 in the elite part of his career when the roster around him was bad, and he also had an elite coach.

The expectations for Lawrence should really be the expectations of the rest of the roster. If it's much better than last year then a winning season isn't out of the question, if it's only on a similar level to last year then 6-7 wins would be a good season.

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