The Mike Shanaplan

[Longtimefan]

I don't know of any legitimate argument that can be put forth suggesting we will be worse this year than last. Despite sporting the 31st ranked defense, new system, new coaching staff and terminology the team was still competitive in just about every game.

We won't forget that Monday night debacle against Philadelphia but, aside from that game we had our chances against all our competition. The game against Tampa Bay after coming from behind should have resulted in a win, unfortunately bad fortune prevented it.

Based on the additions already made through the draft and the prospect for further additions once free agency becomes a reality, despite the schedule [which I don't consider friendly] we should improve 2-maybe 3 games over last year. I look for improvement in increments not overnight success and I feel we have the ability to accomplish that. 8-8 or 9-7 would be a tremendous improvement all things considered.