Quote:It's very possible, probable even, that we as fans over rate our own players as we've apparently been doing for the past 9 seasons. I've heard this 10+ win projection every off season. I've even participated in it some in years past. We're still dealing with a lot of unknowns at this point in time and this projection is likely going to rely on some heavy contributions by rookies which historically you can't count on. I do think a healthy Fournette gets 1200+ rushing yards and I do think we win more games because of it, but 12 wins could have us vying for a playoff bye and that just seems a little lofty to me at this point given where we were just last December.


Let's get through mini-camp, training camp and pre-season unscathed first. This rush to proclaim 10, 11, 12 wins in May hasn't worked out so well for those who've done it in the past.

In years past, I would have agreed with you, but there is more than false hope behind my proclimations. One Gus is gone, which was a large part of the problem. 2nd, we have 5-6 elite level deference makers on this football team; Campbell, Jackson, Ramsey, Bouye, Smith, A-Rob then you have a guy like Fournette who should instantly be one of the best at his position from day 1. 12 wins may be a stretch, but double digits is definitely attainable. I'm telling folks, this will look like a whole new team, TC did an unbelievable job of improving this roster this offseason.


Albert > Beachum

Robinson > Cann

Fournette > Ivory/Yeldon

Westbrook > Greene

Williams > Alualu(FB)

Bouye > Prince

Church > Cyp

Campbell > Odrick

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