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Reply With Quotedidn't you say that last year too??? go figureOriginally Posted by dmauke
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lol... well, back in June of 2010 I said the Chiefs would be better than the Raiders and I received the same response. Right now I see 5 wins, maybe 6 for the Raiders.
didn't you say that last year too??? go figure
I had them 7-9... give or take a game... I was close
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Soo you were wrong ? lolI had them 7-9... give or take a game... I was close
well your gonna be wrong again this year 9+ wins man. it must suck to be a fan like you. this might be the best team we've put in the field in 8 years and your predicting less wins than the last two years? explain please
1)Raiders
2)Giants
3)Packers
4)Bears
5)Texans
6)Steelers
7)Cowboys
8)Eagles
9)Falcons
10)Redskins
11)Panthers
12)Lions
13)Rams
14)Ravens
15)Jets
16)Bills
17)Bengals
18)Saints
19)Dolphins
20)Colts
21)Seahawks
22)Titans
23)Browns
24)Vikings
25)Bucs
26)Cardinals
27)Niners
28)Jags
29)Chargers
30)Broncoes
31)Chiefs
32)Patriots
Of course, it's where you're ranked at the end of the season that counts the most.
"Be on time, pay attention, and play like Hell when I tell you to" - John Madden's three and only rules.
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Eh, we finished 17th last year and I remember reading an ESPN ranking that had us at 24. I think we'll end up about middle of the pack again.
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Why does everyone think we will be under .500 this year. Do we not realize that we will not see that freakin predictable Al Davis defense ever again. To me with the talent we still have, that alone puts up above .500. Teams will not be able to pick us apart all game long. We finally have coaches that are allowed to coach. We will be the sleeper team that no one expects to be good. I'm predicting 9 or more wins. That's just my opinion
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We have an extremely hard schedule and it might take a bit to get all this new stuff clicking smoothly. That said I definitely think we have the potential to pull off a great season. We just have to get going right away and never let up.
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This dmauke guy is a idiot why are you even a member here? go back to the Hargers forum everything he types is freaking stupid and doesn't make sense.
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Its possible. I think they win more than that, but all 4 teams are not far apart from each other, so any one of the 4 could finish first or last fairly easily.
Denver has the wildcard with Peyton Manning. If he stays healthy and plays like he did 3 years ago then well, they will separate from the pack. I don't think thats going to be the case. I think Manning will show flashes here and there, but I think its going to be his worst season statistically and worst season health wise. I think he will get hit early and often and probably wont play a full 16 games. New OC for first time in career, outdoors, cold weather, inconsistent below average pass blocking oline.
Chargers. Not a bad team, but they will find a way to go 8-8 maybe 9-7. Norv will make sure they dont separate from the pack.
KC has the last place schedule and IMO the best overall D in the division (at least going into the season). If Jammal Charles stays healthy, and their D doesnt regress they could win the division. When they won it in 2010 they AVERAGED close to 200 rushing ypg in their 10 wins. They also have the least chance to advance in the playoffs out of all 4 AFC west teams because they dont have a QB. There will be games Charles cant get going and they will loose those games.
Oakland. I think there are a lot of similarities with KC. If McFadden stays healthy and our D improves ( It will) then we could easily win the division. But lets be realistic. Just like Manning probably wont make it an entire year neither will Mcfadden. He hasnt yet. But even if he doesnt that wont automatically eliminate us. Palmer and the WRs will improve as will the D. How much, I dont know. I think Dennis Allen really gets this team focused and disciplined and that will go far in keeping us in a position to win games that in the past we wouldnt be in.
Its so early so I will take the safe route and say all 4 teams will finish between 7-9 and 10-6.
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I agree - though maybe bump it up to 7 (or 6). Though, if the Raiders get bitten by injuries again, I expect this number to drop.
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bc you need experience and repetition to be good at something
so even if the team is promising, it does not mean we are going to become world beaters
we are going to struggle as our players gain experience in new philosophies on both sides of the ball
Well, what I see is a total reconstruction in the organization from top to bottom. Basically you have a change in ownership, front office, coaching staff, and philosophies. Every process from top to bottom will change.
Then you change both schemes entirely, and because of the salary cap issue it's going to take a few season's to change the talent to fit them. On top of that because of the salary cap issue there is very little depth abroad.
It will take the team time to make all these adjustments. Then look at the schedule, it's not exactly about who the Raiders play, it's when and where. It's a difficult schedule.
I think they will compete, but I feel that this is a transitional year and the record will reflect it. Not that they can't win over 8 games, I just wouldn't bet money on it happening. I'm hoping to see improvements in fundamentals, discipline, and effort. A change in culture regardless of the record is a huge step in the right direction.
It could happen, we've seen teams that change their culture do it before, I'm just not going to bet on it.
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