06-03-2019, 10:25 PM
(06-03-2019, 12:49 PM)Sled21 Wrote: MSN, which I would never go to, but it's the home page on my work computer, had a prediction for all 32 teams this year. While the Ravens are expected to match last season with a 2nd year QB, and the Steelers are expected to be all that and a bag of chips again (gee, there's a surprise). Cleveland, with a new head coach is expected to be over 500% and continue to improve, while the Bengals, with a new head coach, must necessarily take a step backwards this year.... and go 4-12. I just hope I can find betting odds saying the same thing. 4 wins? If I can find that, I am going to make them pay badly.....
The experts are basing opinions like these off of:
1: Mike Brown still pays himself a GM salary.
2: The team did nothing on FA to move the needle. No major holes were fixed.
3: The Draft went with holes at the weakest roster position (LB) still evident
4: The new HC has never been a HC, and has only briefly ever been a OC at the college/pro level
5: The coaching staff vacancy process was a dumpster fire.
6: The Steelers own the Bengals
7: The Browns improved more than any other team in the Division, and have the youngest, most-talented roster of any AFC North team. It’s the Browns I know, but you can’t argue the talent.
8: The Ravens upgraded offensive weaponry, added some talent on defense, and made the Playoffs last year.
All of which adds up to a last place prognostication and a 6-10 record. My guess is 7-9.
Through 2023
Mike Brown’s Owner/GM record: 32 years 223-303-4 .419 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-9, .357 winning pct.
Zac Taylor coaching record, reg. season: 37-44-1. .455 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-2, .714 winning pct.
Mike Brown’s Owner/GM record: 32 years 223-303-4 .419 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-9, .357 winning pct.
Zac Taylor coaching record, reg. season: 37-44-1. .455 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-2, .714 winning pct.