I think a lot of the negativity stems from the fact we've gone 8 seasons since a playoff. After 2007 season we were up and down, then the firing of JDR with the bring in of Mularkey added more time to the drought. Combine that with bad drafting and more bust than boom players, and it's a recipe for disaster. 

 

Then ownership changed handed, new unis, new GM, new coach, and people like new stuff. And the first season people are willing to give come slack because all the new things need to age and gain experience. Then last year, we picked up a rookie QB and WRs, which the QB wasn't supposed to play anyways, and had a record reflecting that. And people were up and down about it then starting to show signs of impatience. 

 

Then this year, the expectations started small, a lot of posters expected or would have been satisfied with at least some sign of improvement, I myself would have been ok with 5-11 because that's better than the last few years. I wanted it to be a really competitive 5-11 meaning that most of our losses were really close whereas last year and the year before, we were pretty much getting blown out. 

 

BUUUUUUUUT, the close games we lost due to mistakes irked people, and then more people, and then more people. Before you know it, more people jumped on the haterwagon, because people in general are mindless and follow the herd. But realistically, think about it. What did you REALLY expect a 2nd year QB, WR, and rookie RB along with no pass rush because we lost that guy early, and a mish mash of young and older players on the defense to do? Seriously? Think about it for a moment. 

 

You can look at the record all you want, but at the end of the day, if you are really a true and genuine fan, you can see the difference between last year and this year with the games. You can see that it's literally right there. And when we do compile some more wins, we'll still have more work to do on the defense if we want to have a chance to do ANYTHING with the Pats dominating the NFL. I think the offense has the potential to go toe to toe and keep itself in close games, but if you can't stop Brady, then nothing else really matters. 

 

So my suggestion for the haters, is just relax. Enjoy the development, and trust that the organization will work itself out. Besides, we still got quite a few games, and the easiest strength of schedule in the AFC South. If we get it, great, if not, it's all good. 

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