Quote:That's irrelevant.  Injuries happen to every team.  Somehow it's an excuse to point out that the defense was ravaged by injuries to key players on this team, but it's perfectly acceptable to say that expectations changed for the # of wins because other teams had injuries to key players.  Interesting how that works. 

 

The expectations were 5-7 wins.  In many ways, the team did exceed expectations, particularly on the offense with the QB setting franchise records, and having 2 receivers go over 1k. At the same time, the defense took a step back due to injuries to guys like Marks, and any hope for an improved pass rush was lost on the first day of training camp with Fowler. 

 

Other teams lost to the same "scrubs" that you're upset we lost to.  Those teams fans must be very angry too, huh?

 

My point is pretty simple here.  You can be a glass half full, or a glass half empty kind of person.  Those on the empty side tend to be miserable folks.  If that's what you aspire to be, more power to you.  I see a team that's on the rise with a ton of cap space and plenty of opportunities to continue their ascent.  Next year is a big one for this team.  If the expectations aren't reached, we'll be in a spot where we'll have to start over again.  Who wants that?

We had the best QB in the division. Usually when that happens, you win the division.


Expectations can change during the season when you actually see how other teams are playing. Titans, Chargers, Falcons... All playing terrible football beat us when we had a chance to win the division.


No one wants to start over and the offense definitely improved but there looks to be so much left on the table from this season. So many "what ifs".


I'm excited to watch the offense in their 2nd year with Olsen and Blakes 3rd. I'm excited for Fowler and Marks to come back and for Dave to throw money any everyone under the sun. That doesn't take away from the fact that this season was disappointing. We had a chance to take the division in an extremely weak year ( Redskins).

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