09-03-2019, 11:40 AM
(09-03-2019, 10:31 AM)ochocincos Wrote: I don't blame anyone who doubts the team.
It's a completely new scheme and coaching staff.
With Jonah Williams out (at least) until December and Clint Boling retired, this OL could be even worse than last year.
The defense, which was abysmal last year, really didn't add any new impactful players aside from (hopefully) Pratt in the draft.
When there's that much uncertainty, it's more logical to err on the side of caution rather than optimism.
It's not so much doubt as acknowledging the increased variables. It increases both the floor and ceiling of this team.
I think it's at least a two year rebuild though. Especially now we're without our first round pick (just imagine next year it'll be like having four first round picks when new guy, Williams, Ross and Price all start!). This year appears to be to shape the offense: a LT, a TE who is integral to the way Coach Taylor wants to structure the offense. There are still holes there let alone contemplating the draft capital for a new QB or strengthening the defense.
(09-03-2019, 10:33 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I think IF AJ stays injured and Boyd or Mixon get injured, it's worst case.
Worst case is AJ, Boyd AND Mixon all being injured but let's not go there...
Having said that it would help our draft stock. As discussed, the worst case scenario is to tail off and finish on 6-8 wins.
