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(06-02-2021, 01:34 PM)Joelist Wrote: We also still had the foundations of a decent defense in 2011. And some ability to run the ball.

Truth

(06-02-2021, 02:01 PM)Nately120 Wrote: The narrative of 2010 changed a good bit even before the season ended.  You had Chad and TO sitting out the last 2 games and Palmer looking pretty happy and productive with Jerome Simpson and the other young WRs, we had a big win over San Diego and an encouraging loss against the Ravens.  Benson's fumbling was likely to go out the door with him and then Marvin said he wouldn't come back so it was looking like Carson minus the "diva WRs" and a new RB room and a fresh start with a new HC.

Then stuff changed again and so on and so forth.  At the end of the day both the 2010 and 2011 teams beat two winning teams.  2011 was a pretty lucky year and 2010 was a pretty unlucky year when looked at as a snapshot.  

At any rate, I still want ZT to make the expanded playoffs this year or win 10+ games if he's going to miss it.  No more excuses, either he gets it done or we can dangle Burrow, Chase, and the other young "dying to win and want to be here" players in front of a slew of legit coaches.  This roster is a Ferrari and I'm sick of seeing the keys get handed to a guy who crashes constantly.

Yeah buddy....agree with all of that. I think the LOS on both sides of the ball should at least be competent this season, with room to improve from there. To me, with the skill players they have, this should be enough to get to .500 (9-7/7-9) If the lines can play better than expected, this team should be above break even unless the coaching absolutely shits the bed. In that case, you move on, and like you allude to, there's enough talent to intrigue some coaches I would think. Unless.....the Mike Brown factor still plays a role.