2024, what we could see...

[musicman]

A young feisty group that wins at least 6 or 7 games during a re-shaping year. I can see them trading Burns and getting a 1st and a 3rd. I can see them trading Chinn for a 3rd and if he's not under contract they'll get a comp pick. I see them moving back (a few spots) from the 33rd pick and getting an additional 2nd or 3rd or even 4th rd pick. I see them signing a lot UDFA's who will come here because they have a legit shot.

All this will mean it will take a few games in to get their bearings and then "we have nothing to lose" football and maybe some wins and the fun starts to happen. 6 or 7 wins and the start of a better culture is what I hope for. 

[Khyber53]

Or we could see something magical happen like 2003. Or we could see more of the same.

Whatever is going to happen, one thing is for sure, times with this much speculation aren't boring. 

[Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D.]

I feel like the team is finally approaching the rebuild right. Might not be an exciting 2024 season as far as competing for the playoffs, but I'm hoping for a youth movement and new players to cheer for.

[mrcompletely11]

over under on 3/6/24 = 5

[Donald LaFell]

Without getting into the sunk cost fallacy, the team invested too much in Bryce to not make this season all about him. 
 

Give him the best chance to succeed so we can move forward. If he blows then we are in a better spot for a new QB or vet to take over. 

[top dawg]

I mean, we could see anything. At least wait until after the draft, rookie camp and OTAs before embarking upon great expectations...

But, just to play along---today---I see three wins as our ceiling. Sorry. That's it. Three!

[Jon Snow]

Lol. This team is not winning 6 or more games. They will be lucky to win 3 games.

[rayzor]

i'm predicting nothing this year.

pretty much because i'll actually admit i don't have a clue. 

i'm just along for the ride and hoping that we aren't just miserable to watch and to have a reason for optimism at different points throughout the offseason and regular season.

[CRA]

3-5 wins.  That's what I see.   Any team can largely stumble into that realm pending how the ball bounces. 

 

[Stingray3030]

Way too early to predict anything reasonable honestly - FA'cy and the draft will be huge factors in that prediction.  But I would expect that we see a heavy investment in the lines and WR room while dealing with these horrible contracts.  I absolutely expect no more than 6-7 wins this year no matter what moves we make.  Our schedule next year is pretty tough as well...KC, Chargers, Eagles, Cowboys, Bengals.  2024 will be painful but productive I believe.  2025 is where I think we start setting real expectations.

Edited March 6, 2024 by Stingray3030

[WhoKnows]

41 minutes ago, top dawg said:

I mean, we could see anything. At least wait until after the draft, rookie camp and OTAs before embarking upon great expectations...

But, just to play along---today---I see three wins as our ceiling. Sorry. That's it. Three!

I hope you are right. We’ve kind of blown a series of top 10 picks (Iky, Horn, Young x2), that we need top picks and turn them into picks like Cam, Luke, Peppers and Gross.

[LinvilleGorge]

I honestly think we've destroyed Chinn's trade value. He's probably worth a 5th or 6th at best at this point.

[ForJimmy]

21 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I honestly think we've destroyed Chinn's trade value. He's probably worth a 5th or 6th at best at this point.

Agreed. We are better off waiting for the comp. 

[Khyber53]

2 hours ago, Donald LaFell said:

Without getting into the sunk cost fallacy, the team invested too much in Bryce to not make this season all about him. 
 

Give him the best chance to succeed so we can move forward. If he blows then we are in a better spot for a new QB or vet to take over. 

It's a bitter pill, but it's the truth.