It's Gonna be Fine

[Bengalstripes9]

I agree on your main point. "It's going to be fine".
I agree wholeheartedly with that.

I think this lost season can be a blessing in disquise as it gives the young secondary time to develop going into next year.
Losing is a great opportunity for the coaches and management to learn from their mistakes and improve.
Next year we will have an easier schedule and be on a revenge tour.
I think we'll be extra motivated and could finally get off to a hot start and cruise next year.
Probably lose Tee, but I like the players behind him. Need to keep Reader.

I disagree with you in thinking this team is a Super Bowl contender this year.

The defense has been pretty bad this year for the most part.
They give up a ton of yardage and plays.
The bright spot is they are decent in the red zone and good at creating turnovers.
If the offense can't move the ball they will get exposed, though.

I've seen enough of Browning in the preseason and regular season to know how the offense will go.
Heck, even with Burrow the offense hasn't been that great.
It'll be a struggle.

I'm expecting 8 or 9 wins at the most to finish the year.
Maybe we steal a game from the Steelers and Indy.
I don't see us beating Jaxonville, Cleveland, or KC.
Minnesota is questionable but they have played more consistent this year on both sides of the ball.
In reality, we could lose the remaining games or only win 1 or 2.
We need some better draft picks so I would not mind if we don't win another game.

All in all, every team has years like this where the star gets hurt.
It is what it is.
Good opportunity for us as fans to focus on other things and come back next year when things are fun again.
Focus on family and improving ourselves and just enjoying life.