I'd imagine this poll will be in the negative but as usual post-draft I'm enthused (though I've tempered it slightly and guessed 9-10 wins).
Key thing is actually having a competitive training camp. Last years was powder puff. Looked after the players and it got the xxxx kicked out of us in the initial joint scrimmage with Detroit as our level of intensity and preparedness was much lower than those of quality opponents getting ready for the season, not for a siesta. That turned out to be a harbinger of what happened v Dallas in the home opener...
If we do scrimmage with Detroit again, we'll be able to gauge progress. They will always be well prepared under Campbell and now they have a really good roster. If we can compete with them, we'll be just fine. We see the same again, it could be another long ass season!
Key thing is actually having a competitive training camp. Last years was powder puff. Looked after the players and it got the xxxx kicked out of us in the initial joint scrimmage with Detroit as our level of intensity and preparedness was much lower than those of quality opponents getting ready for the season, not for a siesta. That turned out to be a harbinger of what happened v Dallas in the home opener...
If we do scrimmage with Detroit again, we'll be able to gauge progress. They will always be well prepared under Campbell and now they have a really good roster. If we can compete with them, we'll be just fine. We see the same again, it could be another long ass season!