Realistic Expectations for the Season?

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

There's almost always a game that a team needs their QB to win, even the most complete teams. I don't think Brissett has that ability. I hope he proves me wrong.

Oh I agree. Luck was a safety net we don’t have anymore. I can’t believe Hoyer is a nasty play away from starting. Don’t have any choice, hopefully he shows us something. I am cautiously optimistic after watching Brisset’s highlights from 2017. He had a lot to overcome in 2017. Learning the offense on the run, few good receivers, little time to throw. So with a better lineup around him hopefully he can be a cog, doesn’t have to be the guy.

As for rookie QBs gonna watch Eason and Love closely this year.

[VeveJones007]

I see four tiers in the Colts schedule:

On paper, I see 7 likely wins:
-3 division games
-MIA
-OAK
-DEN
-TB

5 games that are winnable:
-3 division games
-ATL
-CAR

2 games that are probable losses:
-LAC
-PIT

2 games that are nearly guaranteed losses:
-NO
-KC

I really wouldn't be shocked with anything from 7-10 wins. Could be a couple key turnovers or injuries that makes all the difference...Derwin James, possibly?

[JAFF]

My prediction, they are playing this sunday

[YDFL Commish]

We sweep the Tits, just because we always do.

[CanuckColt]

Originally Posted by TheMugwump

Luck was better than JB, but not more than two games better.

So since I was saying 12-4 with Andrew, let's go with 10-6, division title, and then, unless they hit KC again, at least one playoff win.

What? Luck was 4 to 5 games better than Brissett.

[TheMugwump]

Originally Posted by CanuckColt

What? Luck was 4 to 5 games better than Brissett.

Disagree.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by TheMugwump

Disagree.

Wrong

[nate505]

Perhaps I'm very overly optimistic this season (like I was in 2017 when Luck was gone, and we all know how that season turned out), but I really think they'll go 10-6 this year. The coaching staff has a clue and the Colts, other than the admittedly significant QB position, are pretty stacked on both sides of the ball. And I really think the coaching staff will work with JB to get all they can out of him.

Wins
Houston (Home)
Tennessee (Home)
Tennessee (Away)
Jags (Home)
Jags (Away)
Oakland (Home)
Miami (Home)
Tampa (Away)
Carolina (Home)
Broncos (Home)

Losses
Kansas City (Away)
LA Chargers (Away)
New Orleans (Away)
Houston (Away)
Atlanta (Home)
Steelers (Away)

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by nate505

Perhaps I'm very overly optimistic this season (like I was in 2017 when Luck was gone, and we all know how that season turned out), but I really think they'll go 10-6 this year. The coaching staff has a clue and the Colts, other than the admittedly significant QB position, are pretty stacked on both sides of the ball. And I really think the coaching staff will work with JB to get all they can out of him.

Wins
Houston (Home)
Tennessee (Home)
Tennessee (Away)
Jags (Home)
Jags (Away)
Oakland (Home)
Miami (Home)
Tampa (Away)
Carolina (Home)
Broncos (Home)

Losses
Kansas City (Away)
LA Chargers (Away)
New Orleans (Away)
Houston (Away)
Atlanta (Home)
Steelers (Away)

I would guess 10-6 is the max. Likely 8-8 or 9-7 if healthy

[IndyNorm]

We won 4 games with Brissett when there was far less overall talent on the team and a completely incompetent coaching staff. Good coaching and better overall talent should definitely lead to at least a couple more wins. I think 7-9 wins is pretty likely so will split the difference and say we finish 8-8.