Let's talk about a healthy 2015 season..

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Robocop

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ok let's say Bradford stays healthy for the entire season (honestly how much bad luck can the guy have left) and we reinforce 2 or 3 on the offensive line plus resigning our top needs. With a healthy Sam and hopefully a top 10-15 Oline ranking how do you all see the 2015 season ending up especially with the defense playing at a top 5-10 level that we know is possible. If Bradford stays upright at least 12-16 games I would be inclined to say a playoff birth. and with another year under Williams and all the young players having a year under their belts, how far do you think this team could go?

be realistic, as if you had $100 riding on it. I'm curious here. And in my opinion I'll be optimistic and say Cignetti could do better than Schotty (the bar is set low anyways).
 

12intheBox

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If the entire team stayed healthy? I think they could contend for a title - and I honestly mean that.
 

Jorgeh0605

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If I was betting 100$ and I knew Bradford would stay healthy? I would comfortably bet a playoff berth. Our defense is too good, and our offense gave away plenty of games last year that Bradford simply would not.
 

leoram

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10 win season. Health is always a major factor for every team. I remember a Colts team post Manning and pre Luck that sucked pretty badly.

BTW, turnovers are the second biggest factor and one Sam manages well.
 

bwdenverram

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I look at it this way. We finished 6-10 but we all know we left 3-4 wins easily on the table.. Bad QB play, officiating, you name it.
Maybe it's a big "IF" but only a few things have to go right from us having a 10 win season with mediocre QB play.

Now, if Sam comes back, stays healthy and we shore up the OL. No reason we can't win 10-12 games next year.

And yes, I believe that.
 

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Due to constantly being let down with my pre-season projections, I'm slowly becoming this guy.

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Which is good; because then if they surprise me and surpass my expectations, I can become this guy:

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Dodgersrf

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10 win season. Health is always a major factor for every team. I remember a Colts team post Manning and pre Luck that sucked pretty badly.

BTW, turnovers are the second biggest factor and one Sam manages well.
That he does.
A little too well at times.
Sometimes I wish he would take more chances. He has a great arm.
I saw him doing it in preseason. There was an upswing in his confidence with his receivers.
 

Dodgersrf

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Due to constantly being let down with my pre-season projections, I'm slowly becoming this guy.

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Which is good; because then if they surprise me and surpass my expectations, I can become this guy:

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Isn't this guy hiding out in CGI's neighborhood?
 

Dodgersrf

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I look at it this way. We finished 6-10 but we all know we left 3-4 wins easily on the table.. Bad QB play, officiating, you name it.
Maybe it's a big "IF" but only a few things have to go right from us having a 10 win season with mediocre QB play.

Now, if Sam comes back, stays healthy and we shore up the OL. No reason we can't win 10-12 games next year.

And yes, I believe that.
I believe we have 3 more wins if our defense starts fast last season.
Same qb and oline play.
 

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I know the topic is IF we stay healthy... but we all know that ain't happening.

So, my first thought is... as I look at the offensive side of the ball, we have very little depth... I am concerned.

Other random thoughts:
* On defense, we have depth in most positions, but I worry about coming out of the gates slowly again. I don't think we will... but it has me a tad concerned based on history.
* New OC and QB coach. Not saying they won't/can't kick it up a notch from Schottenheimer, but the unknown of it worries me some.

To sum it up....
* IF we stay healthy (especially on offense)
* IF we get off to a strong start on defense
* IF Cignetti and Weinke prove themselves capable of elevating the offense to - say 21 PPG.

THEN, the sky's the limit.

Lots to happen yet... free agency... draft.. maybe a trade or two... who knows?
 

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13-3 and superbowl bound I sh!t you not
Under this scenario, I completely agree!!:D

Due to constantly being let down with my pre-season projections, I'm slowly becoming this guy.

qo6Wjba.jpg


Which is good; because then if they surprise me and surpass my expectations, I can become this guy:

9N4GVhS.jpg
I'm not in your position yet, But I don't think I'm far behind!(y)
 

RaminExile

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If the entire team stayed healthy? I think they could contend for a title - and I honestly mean that.

I believe you. But no team EVER stays completely healthy all season. I just hope we avoid serious injuries at positions we lack depth.
 

ram007

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ok let's say Bradford stays healthy for the entire season (honestly how much bad luck can the guy have left) and we reinforce 2 or 3 on the offensive line plus resigning our top needs. With a healthy Sam and hopefully a top 10-15 Oline ranking how do you all see the 2015 season ending up especially with the defense playing at a top 5-10 level that we know is possible. If Bradford stays upright at least 12-16 games I would be inclined to say a playoff birth. and with another year under Williams and all the young players having a year under their belts, how far do you think this team could go?

be realistic, as if you had $100 riding on it. I'm curious here. And in my opinion I'll be optimistic and say Cignetti could do better than Schotty (the bar is set low anyways).

I am expecting 12-4 in 2015
 

RAMBUSH

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Wow, i feel like I'm at home . you loons are as crazy as me. I know its the year of the ram. Horns are coming hard, superbowl bound.