Offseason Expectation Thread:

Daseal · 03-11-2010, 07:52 PM

Hey Guys,

I'd love to see a thread opened up (only moderators can edit/post) where things people say in the offseason. Expectations for a certain player, trades, record, etc could be recorded. Perhaps split the thread into multiple posts per category, etc.

I think it would be interesting to scroll through at the end of the season and read what people said during the offseason. The down side is this is a ton of work for the Mods. Would be interesting, I think.

Just tossing it out there.

12thMan · 03-11-2010, 08:09 PM

I think Jason Campbell will be out of here before draft day.

mlmdub130 · 03-11-2010, 08:15 PM

i think we will win 2 games at home next year and end up 6-10 if we are lucky

12thMan · 03-11-2010, 08:21 PM

Naw, we definitely going 10-6 this time around. Of course, I said the same thing last year.

Hog1 · 03-11-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Naw, we definitely going 10-6 this time around. Of course, I said the same thing last year.

BUT.........you really mean it this year.....right?

12thMan · 03-11-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hog1

BUT.........you really mean it this year.....right?

I really, really mean it this year.

SmootSmack · 03-11-2010, 10:59 PM

Daseal, I don't quite follow. You want a thread where only moderators can edit and post?

Trample the Elderly · 03-11-2010, 11:32 PM

I want to see foot to ass.

tryfuhl · 03-12-2010, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Daseal, I don't quite follow. You want a thread where only moderators can edit and post?

I don't get it either

I see it as a thread that people contribute to and mods have to decide what's worth porting to the other thread

clusterfuck imo

The Goat · 03-12-2010, 01:06 AM

Well I'm def not a mod but it's too tempting to get into predictions.

Personally I have low expectations for this season even under the best circumstances. Those circumstances are IMO 1) a LT and RT drafted w/ our 1st and 2nd picks, respectively, 2) the best RB/NT drafted in the 4th 3) new FA signings for LB, NT and FS.

I think the offense gets noticeably better this year; however, we do not see a major downfield threat emerge. Thomas especially will show flashes, and Kelly will also improve, but we won't have consistent big game performances by any WR, thus the running game will struggle because defenses expect a lot of rushes.

Defensively, right now I expect a significant step backward. We lack the personnel to be a dominant 3-4 and it's unlikely we can acquire enough to talent in one off-season. I expect the Hybrid to yield a lot of yards on the ground. I think we'll see teams run all over us this season. Maybe we get to the QB a little more and maybe we create a few more turnovers, but the impact will be marginal. The defense will still rely heavily on Fletcher (a tackling beast) and whoever else plays LB, and nobody on the roster or left in FA is known for creating turnovers. Los probably plays a good share so don't expect many more turnovers in the passing game. Basically Haslett has an idea of what he wants, but he's very, very unlikely to make it a reality.

All in all I'd say 5-11 is reasonable. I won't be surprised if Shanny/Allen go looking for another d coordinator after a disappointing season defensively.

Chico23231 · 03-12-2010, 08:18 AM

Sounds like a preseason/offseason predictions thread...maybe.

If your getting at holding people accountable for there opinions, I dont really think that will get alot of interest being that we are all pretty rabid fans and being on the forum a year, i dont think anybody is an expert here by any means, just fans wanting/hoping the best for the team. More interested in holding the experts (Allen, Shanny) accountable and giving my opinion on direction of team in the offseason or opinions on players in general.

But if you start a thread about offseason predictions for the coming year...ill comment on it...

MTK · 03-12-2010, 09:04 AM

This was just a suggestion for a thread, not an invitation for a full blown expectations thread. Daseal I guess what you're suggesting is the mods go through and make a thread that is basically a compilation of people's opinions? Love the idea, just not thrilled about doing that work.

tryfuhl · 03-12-2010, 09:28 PM

so a checklist to see if predictions came true?

seems like a lot of work for the mods with little return to the site

03-11-2010, 07:52 PM	#1
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Offseason Expectation Thread: Hey Guys, I'd love to see a thread opened up (only moderators can edit/post) where things people say in the offseason. Expectations for a certain player, trades, record, etc could be recorded. Perhaps split the thread into multiple posts per category, etc. I think it would be interesting to scroll through at the end of the season and read what people said during the offseason. The down side is this is a ton of work for the Mods. Would be interesting, I think. Just tossing it out there. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

03-11-2010, 08:09 PM	#2
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Offseason Expectation Thread: I think Jason Campbell will be out of here before draft day.

03-11-2010, 08:15 PM	#3
mlmdub130 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Age: 41 Posts: 3,238	Re: Offseason Expectation Thread: i think we will win 2 games at home next year and end up 6-10 if we are lucky __________________ "I don't think anybody should have regrets, especially me, ... You don't regret what you do in your life. If you do it, you do it for a reason." ST21

03-11-2010, 08:21 PM	#4
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Offseason Expectation Thread: Naw, we definitely going 10-6 this time around. Of course, I said the same thing last year.

03-11-2010, 10:59 PM	#7
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Offseason Expectation Thread: Daseal, I don't quite follow. You want a thread where only moderators can edit and post? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-11-2010, 11:32 PM	#8
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 46 Posts: 2,906	Re: Offseason Expectation Thread: I want to see foot to ass. __________________ A funny thing happened on the way to the temple. The moneychangers bought the priesthood.

03-12-2010, 01:06 AM	#10
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Offseason Expectation Thread: Well I'm def not a mod but it's too tempting to get into predictions. Personally I have low expectations for this season even under the best circumstances. Those circumstances are IMO 1) a LT and RT drafted w/ our 1st and 2nd picks, respectively, 2) the best RB/NT drafted in the 4th 3) new FA signings for LB, NT and FS. I think the offense gets noticeably better this year; however, we do not see a major downfield threat emerge. Thomas especially will show flashes, and Kelly will also improve, but we won't have consistent big game performances by any WR, thus the running game will struggle because defenses expect a lot of rushes. Defensively, right now I expect a significant step backward. We lack the personnel to be a dominant 3-4 and it's unlikely we can acquire enough to talent in one off-season. I expect the Hybrid to yield a lot of yards on the ground. I think we'll see teams run all over us this season. Maybe we get to the QB a little more and maybe we create a few more turnovers, but the impact will be marginal. The defense will still rely heavily on Fletcher (a tackling beast) and whoever else plays LB, and nobody on the roster or left in FA is known for creating turnovers. Los probably plays a good share so don't expect many more turnovers in the passing game. Basically Haslett has an idea of what he wants, but he's very, very unlikely to make it a reality. All in all I'd say 5-11 is reasonable. I won't be surprised if Shanny/Allen go looking for another d coordinator after a disappointing season defensively. __________________ 24-34

03-12-2010, 08:18 AM	#11
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,222	Re: Offseason Expectation Thread: Sounds like a preseason/offseason predictions thread...maybe. If your getting at holding people accountable for there opinions, I dont really think that will get alot of interest being that we are all pretty rabid fans and being on the forum a year, i dont think anybody is an expert here by any means, just fans wanting/hoping the best for the team. More interested in holding the experts (Allen, Shanny) accountable and giving my opinion on direction of team in the offseason or opinions on players in general. But if you start a thread about offseason predictions for the coming year...ill comment on it... __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

03-12-2010, 09:04 AM	#12
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,382	Re: Offseason Expectation Thread: This was just a suggestion for a thread, not an invitation for a full blown expectations thread. Daseal I guess what you're suggesting is the mods go through and make a thread that is basically a compilation of people's opinions? Love the idea, just not thrilled about doing that work. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-12-2010, 09:28 PM	#13
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 41 Posts: 12,514	Re: Offseason Expectation Thread: so a checklist to see if predictions came true? seems like a lot of work for the mods with little return to the site

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