2 and 14 or 14 and 2?

[badnews]

Interesting way to look at the season:
Are we more 14 and 2, or 2 and 14.

I don't find either one all that likely... but I think we are more likely to win 14 games than lose them.

 

[Boffo97]

But seriously, folks.

Much as I would love to be wrong on this one, this team would have to play out of their minds to get to 14-2 this year.

Whereas if you have a 2011-esque injury situation... yeah, that's going to end up 2-14.

And I can't even list both as equally unlikely because 2011 was NOT the only injury decimated season in recent memory. We've done something to tick off football itself.

 

[RamzFanz]

But seriously, folks.

Much as I would love to be wrong on this one, this team would have to play out of their minds to get to 14-2 this year.

Whereas if you have a 2011-esque injury situation... yeah, that's going to end up 2-14.

And I can't even list both as equally unlikely because 2011 was NOT the only injury decimated season in recent memory. We've done something to tick off football itself.

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo *cough* oooooooooo *cough* ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

 

[bluecoconuts]

We have yet to have a winning season in quite some time. We are closer than 2-14.

After this year I think we end closer 14 -2 though

 

[RamzFanz]

Our 2nd string would do better than 2-14 so the only possible outcome between the 2 is 14-2.

When you eliminate the impossible, whatever is left, no matter how improbable, must be true.

 

[badnews]

But seriously, folks.

Much as I would love to be wrong on this one, this team would have to play out of their minds to get to 14-2 this year.

Whereas if you have a 2011-esque injury situation... yeah, that's going to end up 2-14.

And I can't even list both as equally unlikely because 2011 was NOT the only injury decimated season in recent memory. We've done something to tick off football itself.

I respectfully disagree. The 2011 team was nothing like this one. We have way more talent, way more depth, much better coaching and Jeff Fisher simply wouldn't allow it.

Again, I don't think it's likely at all. But of the two options, I like our chances...

 

[Irish]

There isn't enough talent on this team to win 14 games. Not yet.

A few catastrophic injuries (Bradford, JLong, Quinn), however, and this team gets exposed, fast.

 

[Rams and Gators]

So you're essentially asking if we'll be worse than 8-8, 8-8, or better than 8-8?

 

[RamzFanz]

I respectfully disagree. The 2011 team was nothing like this one. We have way more talent, way more depth, much better coaching and Jeff Fisher simply wouldn't allow it.

Again, I don't think it's likely at all. But of the two options, I like our chances...

Exactly. In 2011 we went through 7 corners. Add in the loss of a few key players and it was meltdown. This season there is much more depth.

 

[badnews]

So you're essentially asking if we'll be worse than 8-8, 8-8, or better than 8-8?

No. Not really.
I'm asking if you think it's more like that we win a vast majority of our games or lose them.
It's a considerably different question IMO.

 

[Boffo97]

I respectfully disagree. The 2011 team was nothing like this one. We have way more talent, way more depth, much better coaching and Jeff Fisher simply wouldn't allow it.

Again, I don't think it's likely at all. But of the two options, I like our chances...

Yeah, I know some disagree on this, but I really see the story of 2011 as injury and that's it. Particularly if our injuries are as focused on certain units as they were, I don't see any coach substantially overcoming that, although you might see a game or two in difference.

I'm HOPING it's not going to happen of course.

 

[RamzFanz]

There isn't enough talent on this team to win 14 games. Not yet.

A few catastrophic injuries (Bradford, JLong, Quinn), however, and this team gets exposed, fast.

I disagree. Will we win 14-2 with key injuries? No, but we won't get anywhere near 2-14.

Second string - Hill, Mason, Cunningham, Sims, Hayes, Bailey, Kendricks, Jones, carrington... ETC

That's a good looking reserve and I know I'm missing many. I don't see any realistic scenario where 2-14 is possible short of a plane crash with the team on board.

Could they go 14-2 if they stay healthy? Unlikely for sure, but possible? I say yes.

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

8-8 is a possibility. Neither of those other options are even possible.

14-2 is going to be impossible in our division, all the teams are good.

And 2-14 is not possible either, we have a good backup QB, lots of O line depth, and the best d-line depth in the league. If one of our WRs gets hurt, the other guys are just as good (or bad).

 

[RamzFanz]

8-8 is a possibility. Neither of those other options are even possible.

14-2 is going to be impossible in our division, all the teams are good.

And 2-14 is not possible either, we have a good backup QB, lots of O line depth, and the best d-line depth in the league. If one of our WRs gets hurt, the other guys are just as good (or bad).

Key injuries on the Niners and Hawks? They have a lot of play before we meet. Wouldn't that make it possible?

 

[Alan]

RamzFanz paraphrasing Doyle:
When you eliminate the impossible, whatever is left, no matter how improbable, must be true.

Good one zz! I also like references to my favorite detective. :seizure:

 

[badnews]

8-8 is a possibility. Neither of those other options are even possible.

14-2 is going to be impossible in our division, all the teams are good.

And 2-14 is not possible either, we have a good backup QB, lots of O line depth, and the best d-line depth in the league. If one of our WRs gets hurt, the other guys are just as good (or bad).

I get how unlikely it is. I think 8-8 is WAY more likely than the two options given... but everyone knows that.
It's not a prediction question. It's more of way to gauge the progress and future outlook of our team.

 

[RamzFanz]

I get how unlikely it is. I think 8-8 is WAY more likely than the two options given... but everyone knows that.
It's not a prediction question. It's more of way to gauge the progress and future outlook of our team.

Right?

Here's how I see it:

2-14 - impossible for all practical purposes. Waaaaay too much depth. I mean, who thinks losing Stacey would end the run game? Or Hill would be worse than Clemons? Or any O or D lineman would mean 12 loses? Or even a combination. Cook? Kendricks and Harkey. TA? Bailey. There are very few shallow positions left and with that D line, Rams could be in every game no matter how bad injuries were elsewhere.

14-2 - 6% chance. Injuries on the O line of Hawks and Niners could lead to a sweep of the NFCW. So, not probable, but more possible.

 

[PrometheusFaulk]

14-2 is somewhat close to 19-0.

 

[Mojo Ram]

Cool poll. I would have chosen two records less extreme. Like say:
10-6
6-10
Would be very interesting....and make it public.