8-4 with these seniors will feel like 6-6.
It will also make next year's struggle to get to 6-6 feel even worse.
We won't struggle to get six wins next year.
8-9 would be a struggle, but not six. The defense and OL will be too good.
I don't understand these comments. We haven't been able to run the ball for like two seasons now. Their pass protection has been better, however we melt the f down against any pressure. But the OL being good will not make up for who we have at QB next year. And even before this game, that defense is not that good. Our front four is not overwhelming at all, our LB's are pedestrian, and our secondary is marginal. I don't think Dvonta will make it much better.
We can run the ball when we have a QB that can run in the offense they've designed.
I think Derricott and Riddle, with a healthy Green, will make up for a lot. Getting Lee more mass will help. Getting Prewitt more experience will provide better depth.
I'm also banking on Clinkscales becoming a major part of the rotation after he's in the system for a year.
As far as the OL goes, a lot of my optimism hinges on AJ Allen pushing Whithair back inside, and Reisner stepping into Finney's spot. I'd like to see Brager instead of Kleinsorge, but whatever.
Gronk needs to block better. There were a few runs last night, and several this year, where he just doesn't put a hat on anyone.
The glaring concern will be passing, but I think we can cobble something together. If we do play Huebner, he will be able to run the ball. I'd rather have Sams, but we are where we are.
I think having five home games means a lot. I think we can get six or seven wins and go to a low level bowl.
