Tim Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I was a big Fisher fan for years but anyone that actually admired him for years recognize that he was on autopilot the last couple of years.He wasn't even the same coach. So what we have is pretty much a mess. VY was large a part of the problem but that doesn't excuse the hiring of a complete fool like Chuck Cecil and the FO failing big time in key personnel areas of the defense too. There Is zero difference making talent on the defense. Nada . And if locker starts it will get ugly quick. He was drafted totally on potential a few years down the road. He's probably the most unaccomplished college QB I've seen taken in the top ten is 30 years. He has the talent but is far from ready. Combine these with the fact that we should only be favored in a couple of games all year we are looking at our third losing season in a row. This is starting to feel again like the early to mid eighties. IMO expecting anything more than three wins this year is insane blind homerism. The Titans along with the Panthers look to be the laughingstock of the league. Reality sucks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reo Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I always expect us to win more than 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlers Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Didn't they go 8-8 in 2009? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmeade- Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 We are probably not making a playoff run or even a division run, but we still have alot of talent of this teams that makes us a 4+ win team. Also we have a fairly easy schedule. I am predicting 6-10, but wishing for better. It is possible for us to have a "decent" team this year if we play our cards right in FA and get a few key positions straightened out: QB, SS, and LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmeade- Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Didn't they go 8-8 in 2009? Yep, Kerry Collins's 0-6 + Vince Young's 8-2 = 8-8 Bluth 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I'm thinking 8-8 more than 4-12. We still have CJ, after all. The D is the real question mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaOiler Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I was a big Fisher fan for years but anyone that actually admired him for years recognize that he was on autopilot the last couple of years.He wasn't even the same coach. So what we have is pretty much a mess. VY was large a part of the problem but that doesn't excuse the hiring of a complete fool like Chuck Cecil and the FO failing big time in key personnel areas of the defense too. There Is zero difference making talent on the defense. Nada . And if locker starts it will get ugly quick. He was drafted totally on potential a few years down the road. He's probably the most unaccomplished college QB I've seen taken in the top ten is 30 years. He has the talent but is far from ready. Combine these with the fact that we should only be favored in a couple of games all year we are looking at our third losing season in a row. This is starting to feel again like the early to mid eighties. IMO expecting anything more than three wins this year is insane blind homerism. The Titans along with the Panthers look to be the laughingstock of the league. Reality sucks. I think you are drinking the wrong kool-aid. CJ alone, if he stays healthy, will grant us three wins; but I think you are totally off on Locker. I was a little upset at first, but now that I have done more research on Locker, I would be confident with him starting day 1. I don't think it will be like the Falcons or Jets, but we will hold our own against most of the competition we play against. Also, we do have some play-makers on defense; I think Morgan will be good, Verner should be better with the year of experience, and I think Gray will use Griffin more near the line of scrimmage, which is where is best. Obvious issue at LB, and Hope has to be better/replaced, but it isn't like we are the Lions of three years ago. Bluth 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManningEnvy Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Yep, Kerry Collins's 0-6 + Vince Young's 8-2 = 8-8 I bet you were one of the dumbass injuns that Chief Bongo had dancing around the fire pit screaming PLAYOFFS and MIAMI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted July 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I think you are drinking the wrong kool-aid. CJ alone, if he stays healthy, will grant us three wins; but I think you are totally off on Locker. I was a little upset at first, but now that I have done more research on Locker, I would be confident with him starting day 1. I don't think it will be like the Falcons or Jets, but we will hold our own against most of the competition we play against. Also, we do have some play-makers on defense; I think Morgan will be good, Verner should be better with the year of experience, and I think Gray will use Griffin more near the line of scrimmage, which is where is best. Obvious issue at LB, and Hope has to be better/replaced, but it isn't like we are the Lions of three years ago. We will see I guess. I've watched Locker quite a bit. I have a couple of his games last year on my DVR where he was down right pitiful. He's a great physical talent, but he is as raw as Ahi tuna. At this point, if he doesn't see a wr open he is off and running. He's much more comfortable in a run option offense than a pro style one. He has the talent and intangibles to be good but I wouldn't expect to see It for several years. I'm a fan of Jerry Gray. He will get that turned around eventually. Palmer, not so much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJ Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 At the moment, without any FA signings, I would say 6-10 right now. Bluth 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluth Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I say 5-11 as we stand, with FA depending on who we get 8-8. I'm really excited to see what we do with our defense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcibiades Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 We'll bring in a vet QB. If it's Hasselbeck, I think we go 8-8. If it's someone who can't really play but is just a backup (so Locker starts), I think we win 5 or 6 games. We still have CJ and some good receivers. If our defense steps up, we could be quite good. The only thing this team desperately needs is good QB play. There are other needs, but none of them as big as that one. If we get even decent QB play, we'll win at least 8 games. This team has more talent than people seem to realize. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleytolar Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 The Titans along with the Panthers look to be the laughingstock of the league. Reality sucks. Ouch! My two teams... I'm going with 6-10 but I wouldn't mind 2-14 and a Top Three pick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonboy Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I bet you were one of the dumbass injuns that Chief Bongo had dancing around the fire pit screaming PLAYOFFS and MIAMI. So good to have you back Bubba. How'd you find your way over to this board? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashvilleNinja Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Wouldn't this be better as a poll? In fact... I think I'll get right on that. EDIT: Actually, nevermind. Somebody else can get right on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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