9-7
With the problems in the locker room, losing Sitton, and having a ton of UDFA on the roster I don't see this team doing a whole lot.
Passing Game: Did you notice when AR was in the for the two series in the 3rd preseason game it was the same old

? He had 5 to 7 seconds to throw the ball yet did not release it. I looked back at the tape and our WR's consistently did not get open. Same thing as last year. Our WR's are just not that good and cannot get separation, even with Nelson.
Running Game: Without Sitton, I see the running game being very mediocre again. Lacy is still not back to the shape in his rookie year. Starks can't handle more than 10 carries a game and Burks is not an NFL RB. Not confident.
Defensive Line: We have a ton of young guys that have not proven themselves. Unless three or four of these guys step up big time (which with draft picks is unlikely to happen in their first year) we will be very average.
ILB: Again young and unproven. Ryan is not very fast and has proven to not have great instincts. Martinez looks the part but will take time to develop. There is no one else that is worth discussing.
OLB: Strongest position on defense next to the defensive backfield. I like the depth with Perry and Jones. Fackrell looks like an up and comer.
CB: Young but very good. This should be one of the strongest areas on the team. Talent and depth.
S: Very strong with Burnett and Ha Ha. Hyde can play back up and I really like Brice as a young guy. Should be solid.
ST: Crosby is the mainstay. Shum seems to have better hang time than Mathstay. We will see with him.
I see our offense as under achieving again this year with the issues I stated above.
Defense will be average and struggle against the run again due to our youth on the line and inside LB.
There will be a lot of close games and we will struggle on the road and be average at home.
The only reason I give us a record of 9-7 is because of the easy schedule.
I hope I am way off.
At Jaguars L
At Vikings L
Lions W
Giants L
Cowboys W
Bears W
At Falcons W
Colts W
At Titans W
At Redskins L
At Eagles W
Texans W
Seahawks L
At Bears L
Vikings L
At Lions W