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Con_Alma
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Aug 28, 2013 12:15pm
BR1986FB;1492437 wrote:Agreed. I don't want a "tweener" season.
...and yet at best that's what this year is looking like....although that's obviously a step forward.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 28, 2013 12:16pm
Con_Alma;1492441 wrote:...and yet at best that's what this year is looking like....although that's obviously a step forward.
Anything can happen. But no way is this an "at best" 8-8 season.
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Con_Alma
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Aug 28, 2013 12:19pm
My "at best" comment was my opinion as a response to it being a "tweener" season as opposed to a specific record.SportsAndLady;1492442 wrote:Anything can happen. But no way is this an "at best" 8-8 season.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 28, 2013 12:19pm
Agreed. I'm still sticking to "wildcard."SportsAndLady;1492442 wrote:Anything can happen. But no way is this an "at best" 8-8 season.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Aug 28, 2013 12:29pm
Bills will have Manuel back in week 2. No reason for them to trade for Campbell.bases_loaded;1492430 wrote:Week 4 is for guys fighting for a roster spot and being showcased for trades. How the Jets or Bills haven't called us about Campbell I don't understand. But maybe they will after tomorrow nights game.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 28, 2013 12:32pm
Con_Alma;1492444 wrote:My "at best" comment was my opinion as a response to it being a "tweener" season as opposed to a specific record.
Well your opinion is retarded. 8-8 at best is an asinine prediction for a team with some resemblance of promise.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Aug 28, 2013 12:36pm
I have never addressed 8-8 nor any record. Why do you keep referring to that as it relates to me?SportsAndLady;1492459 wrote:Well your opinion is retarded. 8-8 at best is an asinine prediction for a team with some resemblance of promise.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 28, 2013 12:36pm
There are teams that breakout every year. Last year it was the Colts & Vikings. Why not the Browns?
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Con_Alma
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Aug 28, 2013 12:40pm
Why not indeed. I don't dispel the possibility. I do acknowledge the unlikeliness of it depending on what you think breaking out is.BR1986FB;1492463 wrote:There are teams that breakout every year. Last year it was the Colts & Vikings. Why not the Browns?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 28, 2013 12:53pm
Con_Alma;1492462 wrote:I have never addressed 8-8 nor any record. Why do you keep referring to that as it relates to me?
YOu said at best 8-8
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Aug 28, 2013 1:16pm
Matt Williamson ‏@WilliamsonNFL 5s If EVERYthing goes right (& it won't), I see 9-7 as best case for CLEV...that aint so bad folks
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 28, 2013 1:21pm
Someone who expects this team to go out and win 9 or 10 games please go through the schedule and list those wins. This playoff or bust mentality some have is mind boggling to me.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 28, 2013 1:21pm
Also, im not saying it isn't possible, just absurd to expect it.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 28, 2013 1:37pm
This is exactly how I feel.Commander of Awesome;1492473 wrote: Matt Williamson ‏@WilliamsonNFL 5s If EVERYthing goes right (& it won't), I see 9-7 as best case for CLEV...that aint so bad folks
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 28, 2013 1:44pm
Rotinaj;1492476 wrote:Someone who expects this team to go out and win 9 or 10 games please go through the schedule and list those wins. This playoff or bust mentality some have is mind boggling to me.
No one expects it at least not that I see on here. Just saying it isn't impossible.
Honestly if you don't, as a fan, have a playoff t bust mentality going into the season...well that's just pathetic lol
"I'm really looking for a good 7-9 season this year." What kinda weak ass shit is that? Are we that engrained in bad football that we can't expect a playoff appearance?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Aug 28, 2013 1:47pm
Weeden can stll have a promising year and only get 8 wins. Can't possibly predict that all losses will fall on him.BR1986FB;1492428 wrote:If they only win 7 or 8, I think we see another blowup at the QB spot. He's either going to have to play off the charts or I think they will draft their "QB to be" next April.
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BR1986FB
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Aug 28, 2013 2:07pm
I can remember when many, including myself, wanted Aaron Curry in the draft. That bust retired today at the age of 27.
Rotinaj
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Aug 28, 2013 2:08pm
Ummm? If using logic while creating expectations for my favorite teams makes me pathetic then so be it.SportsAndLady;1492486 wrote:No one expects it at least not that I see on here. Just saying it isn't impossible.
Honestly if you don't, as a fan, have a playoff t bust mentality going into the season...well that's just pathetic lol
"I'm really looking for a good 7-9 season this year." What kinda weak ass shit is that? Are we that engrained in bad football that we can't expect a playoff appearance?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 28, 2013 2:11pm
The 2007 season came out of nowhere. Just missed the playoffs and I doubt anyone expected 10 wins after Chuckles McBallSack's (Frye's) season opener against Pittsburgh.
wes_mantooth
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Aug 28, 2013 2:36pm
BR1986FB;1492505 wrote:The 2007 season came out of nowhere.
I disagree, the games were scheduled in advance
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 28, 2013 2:37pm
Rotinaj;1492503 wrote:Ummm? If using logic while creating expectations for my favorite teams makes me pathetic then so be it.
If you're an Astros fan, sure. But this is the nfl. Teams come out of nowhere every year. Never will I ever go into a season and be confused why other browns fans think we could win 9 games.
Christ I'm not saying were gonna win the Super Bowl, just saying we could win 9 games.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Aug 28, 2013 2:42pm
I was on the Aaron Curry train as well. Really did not want Crabbtree that year.BR1986FB;1492502 wrote:I can remember when many, including myself, wanted Aaron Curry in the draft. That bust retired today at the age of 27.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Aug 28, 2013 2:48pm
I already said multiple times that 9 wins is a possibility. I just don't agree the whole season is a bust if we go out and win 7 or 8 games, show some nice growth on both sides of the ball and at least compete in every game.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 28, 2013 3:00pm
Rotinaj;1492521 wrote:I already said multiple times that 9 wins is a possibility. I just don't agree the whole season is a bust if we go out and win 7 or 8 games, show some nice growth on both sides of the ball and at least compete in every game.
Never said the season is a bust. My point was 8-8 or 4-12 were still out of the playoffs. Which, as a fan, is what I want.
There's no guarantee that if we go 8-8 this year we'll improve the following year to 10-6.
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BR1986FB
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Aug 28, 2013 3:26pm
Agreed. Teams step back all of the time. I wouldn't be shocked if the Colts take a step back and don't get in this year. In fact, I expect it. They had a cakewalk for a schedule last year.SportsAndLady;1492525 wrote:Never said the season is a bust. My point was 8-8 or 4-12 were still out of the playoffs. Which, as a fan, is what I want.
There's no guarantee that if we go 8-8 this year we'll improve the following year to 10-6.