It's still just the preseason, but the Saints have played three quality games now; Is it OK to hope?

SaintFanInATLHELL · 08-28-2017, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Looking at the schedule objectively 2-2 after four is probably the odds on bet.

Probably, even though the best 2-2 would be losses in the 2 AFC games, which I believe is unlikely. I also wouldn't be thrilled with either starting 0-2 with a must win situation on the road against Carolina, or any scenario that includes a Carolina loss.

So while 2-2 may be an objective peak, I'm pinning my hopes on a 3-1 start with wins both in Minnesota and Carolina.

I'm thinking 10-6 is likely, 11-5 wouldn't surprise me, 9-7 would be disappointing.

Agreed. 9-7 means faltering down the stretch. That would not be good.

So if we go 2-2 after 4, I expect 8-4 after that easily (barring excessive injuries like last year)

I'm going with 3-1 to start and 9-3 to finish with at least a 5-1 record in the division. I agree with others that the defense is passing the eyeball test. I don't see the Saints having 4 minute drill problems this season as in the past. More of those "Oops!" losses will be "Yeah Baby!" wins.

SFIAH

08-28-2017, 06:10 PM	#11
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,789	Re: It's still just the preseason, but the Saints have played three quality games now; Is it OK to hope? Originally Posted by Danno Looking at the schedule objectively 2-2 after four is probably the odds on bet. Probably, even though the best 2-2 would be losses in the 2 AFC games, which I believe is unlikely. I also wouldn't be thrilled with either starting 0-2 with a must win situation on the road against Carolina, or any scenario that includes a Carolina loss. So while 2-2 may be an objective peak, I'm pinning my hopes on a 3-1 start with wins both in Minnesota and Carolina. I'm thinking 10-6 is likely, 11-5 wouldn't surprise me, 9-7 would be disappointing. Agreed. 9-7 means faltering down the stretch. That would not be good. So if we go 2-2 after 4, I expect 8-4 after that easily (barring excessive injuries like last year) I'm going with 3-1 to start and 9-3 to finish with at least a 5-1 record in the division. I agree with others that the defense is passing the eyeball test. I don't see the Saints having 4 minute drill problems this season as in the past. More of those "Oops!" losses will be "Yeah Baby!" wins. SFIAH
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