Season record predictions- and "why"?

[TheRealTazz864]

I think those who got the "big picture" right in that they would not make the playoffs were the most correct; it doesn't matter by how much. The bigger point is that they missed them. And to predict that they would actually advance in the playoffs, well, those are way off.

Even if TJ didn't go down for as long and we got into the post season, no rational person can say we would have won a playoff game with a straight face. We got creamed all season by any team that was playoff worthy - unless their starting QB was out or coming off an appendix surgery.

That's not true... That wasn't the question... The Playoffs are a whole new season... In almost every playoff game, the announcers say that... Those who predicted that the Steelers would go 9-8 were the most correct... I predicted 17-0 because I always want the Steelers to win... I'm not just a football fan, I'm a Steelers fan... So those that predicted 9-8 would make it to the playoffs were right... Unfortunately, not ALL 9-8 teams made it...

[Northern_Blitz]

You will note most unrealistic positives were high.

Negatives were low.

Those I consider "realistic" were also a little low.

NOBODY called our actual record.

Buzz "kinda" hit it saying about 500.

I was close 8-9.

SPECIAL note is that NJ is in fact had us with a winning record. He just reminded us he predicted playoffs and he definitely did.

I will suggest this.
If Watt is not injured, it might have been right.

I was also at 8-9 (thinking we'd be more likely to miss low than high).

Happy that I underestimated us. But wish Kenny played in the 1st Rats game, because then I think I'd have underestimated by 2 and we'd have one more game (at least).

[Northern_Blitz]

First priority (IMHO) would be to try and extend Highsmith. IF TJ is breaking down (which I doubt) it is all the more important to lock up Highsmith.

This.

And while it might feel like buying high after the season he just had, he might want to wait until next offseason when we'd have to decide whether or not to franchise him.

I think deciding what to do about Highsmith (1a: extend or let ride with potential for franchise tag next season) and Sutton (1b: let walk and take the dummy year cap hit or extend...and if we extend, can we and spread that dummy year money out?).

While I think the Highsmith decision might be more important, I think the Sutton decision has to be made first though because his contract probably voids 5 days after the SB or something.

[Northern_Blitz]

I agree. I think we put the tag on him like Dupree then he is gone.

Considering BOTH the need to have a solid backup for TJs injuries and the inevitability that Highsmith has a limited future, the sad truth is we are going to need to use a more premium pick than we'd like to shore up a team strength.

It did work beautifully in replacing Dupree. Sadly we that diverts from other needs

Given that Highsmith seems to be pretty good and still young (and we have a rookie QB), I'd rather that we try to extend him to a shortish deal and use our picks to shore up weaknesses rather than having to replace one of our good players.

But edges are expensive, so we might not be able to.

[NJ-STEELER]

You will note most unrealistic positives were high.

Negatives were low.

Those I consider "realistic" were also a little low.

NOBODY called our actual record.

Buzz "kinda" hit it saying about 500.

I was close 8-9.

SPECIAL note is that NJ is in fact had us with a winning record. He just reminded us he predicted playoffs and he definitely did.

I will suggest this.
If Watt is not injured, it might have been right.

I didn’t have a chance to go back and re read the thread yet
but did you try to admonish those who predicted we wouldn't do well??

like you do with me if I post something negative ?

[Captain Lemming]

I was also at 8-9 (thinking we'd be more likely to miss low than high).

Happy that I underestimated us. But wish Kenny played in the 1st Rats game, because then I think I'd have underestimated by 2 and we'd have one more game (at least).

We sometimes argue but I think I feel my general opinions are as close to yours as anybody here. Even when we differ it is rarely our most firm positions.

Except THAT DANG JAGS PLAYOFF LOSS.

You are WRONG brother!!!

[Captain Lemming]

I didn’t have a chance to go back and re read the thread yet
but did you try to admonish those who predicted we wouldn't do well??

like you do with me if I post something negative ?

Yes. It aint personal, I am consistent.
That is why I gave you deserved props after the bump. Your take was more positive than even me and I acknowledged you by name.

For others I said, page 6 of this thread:

But my friend let me share a secret.

THAT IS WHY I STARTED THIS THREAD.

Everybody is ON RECORD with their expectations for this team in transition.

Haters are actually on point in their expectations based on "talent".

When haters hate on Tomlin DESPITE our surpassing their CLEARLY EXPRESSED expectations, guess what?

BUMP.

The purpose of starting this thread was to expose the hypocrisy of those who will complain DESPITE greatly surpassing their expectations. They did just that.

You sir passed the test. Props to you because as I said you were a Watt injury away from calling it spot on.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

just remember the same people guaranteeing another playoff loss also guaranteed a losing season this year.

TBH, I'm really surprised there wasn't a 9-8 at all in the thread. Those of us with 10-7 or 8-9 have equal claim to closest, I guess. But, horseshoes and hand grenades

[Captain Lemming]

TBH, I'm really surprised there wasn't a 9-8 at all in the thread. Those of us with 10-7 or 8-9 have equal claim to closest, I guess. But, horseshoes and hand grenades

Buzz cheated saying "about 500". Technically, he was correct but he GETS NO POINTS for being too vague.

[feltdizz]

TBH, I'm really surprised there wasn't a 9-8 at all in the thread. Those of us with 10-7 or 8-9 have equal claim to closest, I guess. But, horseshoes and hand grenades

I bet someone said 8-8-1.. lol.