I expected 6 wins - maybe 7.

 

 That was before I realized that Gratz would regress - Guy/Evans can't get it remotely done at FS - and the new additions at LB were either misses, injured or too young to make an impact. 

 

I didn't know we'd have as much youth on the O-line right away either.  Didn't think Joeckel would need more time to grow into his role. 

 

Certainly didn't know the re-vamped D-line would still be unable to stop the run and go through long periods of drought with pressure on the QB. (Ben had ALL DAY)

 

With those unexpected developments, or mishaps - it looks like 3 or 4 wins may be a reality this year. 

 

It sucks that it'll take another offseason - but I see lots of young talent on the roster that might turn out to be quite good.

 FS and OLB are the only places with no potential help on the roster. They are obviously the apparent weaknesses to our opponents as well since that's where we've been schemed against quite heavily. That's what happens.  

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