Realistic Expectations for the Season?

[IndyNorm]

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)

Mostly agree with you. I think @ Jags will be an L, but ATL at home is a very winnable game.

[nate505]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

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

For sure, 10 wins is the high end and I'm being fairly optimistic. Still, it at least seems realistic. Unlike say 12 wins which while I guess is possible I just can't see it.

[YDFL Commish]

This all really depends more on the defense, the running game and the O-Line, more than it does Brissett or the passing game. I'm not worried about Brisett turning the ball over. He's shown that he's pretty good in that area.

We will get our yards through the air. But if we can get a 10% increase in the running game and again produce 30+ turnovers, while getting a slight bump in sacks, along with a little better pass defense, then this is a 10 win team or more.

[DrSpaceman]

I can see anywhere from 6-10 wins for this team

I expect it will be 8 or 9, flirting with a wild card spot but may not make it.

[TheMugwump]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

Wrong

No. I really do disagree.

[ZionsvilleColtsFan]

Season Win total predictions and outcomes: I had the Colts at 6-10 while OmahaColt was 7-9 ....however some were drinking blue kool aid with 10, 12 , and even 13 win season predictions

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by ZionsvilleColtsFan

Season Win total predictions and outcomes: I had the Colts at 6-10 while OmahaColt was 7-9 ....however some were drinking blue kool aid with 10, 12 , and even 13 win season predictions

Most predicted ten wins before Luck retired. Very few did after that day.

[Luck4Reich]

Hopefully people NOW realize Luck was 4-5 games better than Brissett. He was just on another level and a true starter. JB NEVER was or will be starting quality.

[YDFL Commish]

I would say that every facet of the team has regressed from last season. Maybe a slight improvement in LB play, but every other position group has regressed.

[Spike]

Originally Posted by Luck4Reich

Hopefully people NOW realize Luck was 4-5 games better than Brissett. Je was just on another level and a true starter. JB NEVER was or will be starting quality.

Totally agree. I tried to give JB the benefit of the doubt early on, but he just fucking sucks.