…that no matter how this season finishes, that it was fun? Most if not all of us came into this season with little to no expectations. Rookie quarterback to develop, questions elsewhere in the roster, our O-line an unknown after how they played last season. All pressure was off, nobody expected this team to be any good.
And then the JT drama starts. And AR gets injured.
Yet somehow despite all of it, we’ve been… I’ll say not great perhaps. But we have been GOOD.
This team, that was supposed to be bottom feeding this year, fighting for a top pick, is instead in the mix fighting for a playoff spot. Even with our backup as starter. Even with the rest of it.
Last season was miserable. Almost to the point of making me hate the game. This year has reminded me why I love it. So no matter how this season ends, I’ve had a blast watching it. For the Shoe.
I’d say exceeded expectations, but when you’re expectations are rock bottom, it’s not that hard. They are doing better than I thought. So that’s a plus. The team has been in the spotlight for too many off field situations than I care for (players betting, JT drama, PED suspension, Irsay drama) No prime time games is boring as hell but I understand how the team is on “probation” from prime time after last year. Hopefully AR can recover and get stronger for off-season. If not I’m afraid we’ll be back to day 1 with him start of next year while the rest of the divisional QB’s (Stroud specifically) will continue to grow and get stronger. Yes, it can be exciting that they’re “in the hunt” for playoffs, but we’ve seen this play out once before (winter 2021… still never watched the final hard knocks episode that season)
The overall NFL product this year has been extremely lackluster for me. Prime time games have been absolute duds. Cannot stand watching/listening to any eagles or chiefs games. Too many NY team prime time games. How did the bears get 4 prime time slots?!