Why are so many people so mad?

[LinvilleGorge]

We are competing with better football teams every week despite being at a significant talent deficit. Everyone expected us to have one of the worst if not the worst defense in the league. We're actually slightly above average on D. Who would have expected us to hardly be missing a step on offense despite missing CMC multiple weeks?

We should be getting smoked yet we're in every game. This staff is doing a helluva job. If you were expecting a winning season, that's on you. They tried to tell you they were looking at a five year plan and weren't looking for quick fixes. As far as I'm concerned the rebuild is ahead of schedule.

[BPF]

Yes this x1000. Already leaps and bounds beyond expectations and overall future looks way way way brighter than any other team in the division. We will be dominant for not 1 or 2 years but for awhile once we get to where we need talent wise.

[Star Platinum]

I am personally glad we have a passionate fan base, the fact that we are upset by losses and elated by wins is what makes this place special in my eyes. That being said I really liked the effort the team gave despite lack of depth at key positions.

[saX man]

Yup.  We're doing fine.  Had no expectations going into the season and the fact that we're so competitive speaks wonders to the crew we brought in.

I did think we would have a bit more of a punch on offense but it's just hard to gauge without CMC.  Only punted once today without him against a good Saints defense. 

Things are trending up and the fact people are itching for the wins/pissed about not pulling this out tells me its more about where we're at.  Knowing we're competitive rather than in tank mode which is honestly great.  Many of the top team found the current top QBs by continuing to compete and not just falling apart.  KC, SEA, GB, TN, etc.

[Moo Daeng]

Competitive losses seems to be the best. I thought yall wanted to lose.

[TheCasillas]

For a team with 60% turnovers and no OTAs together. This is ducking impressive

[NJPanthers12]

Because the expectation shouldn’t be to be bad and overachievers. If they had a legit franchise QB who knows where this team would be. The fact they let one walk out the door for free is infuriating.

[Harbingers]

Who's mad?

[hepcat]

They’re mad because this team hasn’t won a legit game in the Superdome since 2015 and the defense played like ass

[Fox007]

Pretty much, I mean unless Jesus flies down here and heals Tre Boston of his chronic ineptitude and blesses whitehead with the power of the lord then we won't be holding ATL and the Saints to better than 27 and under...which itself is basically already a miracle.

[Mage]

You are 100% right

but losing by one score every week is still exhausting

[Mr. Scot]

I'm not.

It's still a little better than I expected, honestly.

Granted, my expectations were pretty low.

[Shocker]

We played a hellava game today.  This fuggin division is very much winnable

[Fox007]

I know this website always over inflates how good our players are but a lot of people really don't get just how poo our defensive unit is in terms of talent.