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?

 

I'm not very angry, I'm frustrated by the fact that we are continuing on the same course, and, no matter how you view the glass, this year was an aberration in terms of the depth of injuries and quality of our opponents. Next year will be a difficult year when we have to play a much harder schedule with the same ol' Gus.

 

Yes, when you get the clots without Luck you should win. Period. When you get the tinhorns while they're locked in QB Purgatory you should win. Period. When you get destroyed by the tacks just a few weeks after handling them it should be an indicator that your team is regressing. San Diego was awful except against us. The Saints and Falcons and Bucs looked awful except when they played us. The signs are there in bright neon letters that this team needs a change, and waiting another year is just a waste of the talent we have.

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