Thread: A fun thread: "Predict Our 2013 Season Record"

Regardless of what I know or don't know about next years team, I'm going to be positive and say we make a serious run next year. If we can fix the issue we had in the second half of the season and play an entire season like we did for the first 8 games, we have a really good chance to make some waves in the playoffs. Plus putting positive vibes out makes it possible for me to stay cool while being bombarded by annoying Vikequeen fans here in MN.

Originally Posted by JustAnotherBearsFan99

I am usually a hopeless optimist. I agree with you.

The past few months I was pretty depressed by the team tanking. But when I step back and try to objectively look at the team - both the strengths and weaknesses - I feel like Emery can do a SERIOUS upgrade for the 2013 season. I'm trusting that Emery will get us a HC who is a good fit for Chicago. We already have a lot of solid talent in place. I don't see us taking a step backwards. I see us taking a step forward.

Yes, we will have new schemes and coaches, and this is tough. But I also believe that if we (for once) have a rock solid oline on offense, we will see a better team. The offense will certainly score more than in recent years. We will see fewer of the 3-and-outs, and consequently our defense will benefit from this also.

Also, folks assume we will go to a 3-4 defense. This may not be the case. The 4-3 has made a bit of a comeback in the NFL in the last couple of years. Everything in the NFL is cyclical. Things go out of vogue, then come back again. It is possible that we'll see a 4-3 defense, even with a new DC. And we didn't play that much pure cover-2 this season anyway. People talk like that is what we play all the time. Our defense is much more diverse than that. Sure, the defensive scheme may be a big change, but I don't see it being an Armageddon situation where the "D" all of a sudden sucks.

I am hopeful, and expect a better team in 2013 than what we've had in the past 2 years.

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm glad to stop feeling down about this team. It's a new year, and I choose to be positive for a change. I'm believing for a play-off birth season next, and maybe even a deep run. Anything can happen, but until I see next year play out different, I'm going to expect the best. There will plenty to discuss and complain about, but my overall outlook is going to be positive. Why not?

2013---2-14 with the two wins being crushing defeats of the Packers, thereby making it more successful than the last 4 years combined.
2014----19-0 best team ever assembled tag on their way to 5 Super Bowls in 6 years.

Guy can dream right?

I'd actually be happier with 8-8 next year and some total team balance and direction than I was with a very messy 10-6 year with an almost non-existent offense.

Originally Posted by JustAnotherBearsFan99

I am usually a hopeless optimist. I agree with you.

The past few months I was pretty depressed by the team tanking. But when I step back and try to objectively look at the team - both the strengths and weaknesses - I feel like Emery can do a SERIOUS upgrade for the 2013 season. I'm trusting that Emery will get us a HC who is a good fit for Chicago. We already have a lot of solid talent in place. I don't see us taking a step backwards. I see us taking a step forward.

Yes, we will have new schemes and coaches, and this is tough. But I also believe that if we (for once) have a rock solid oline on offense, we will see a better team. The offense will certainly score more than in recent years. We will see fewer of the 3-and-outs, and consequently our defense will benefit from this also.

Also, folks assume we will go to a 3-4 defense. This may not be the case. The 4-3 has made a bit of a comeback in the NFL in the last couple of years. Everything in the NFL is cyclical. Things go out of vogue, then come back again. It is possible that we'll see a 4-3 defense, even with a new DC. And we didn't play that much pure cover-2 this season anyway. People talk like that is what we play all the time. Our defense is much more diverse than that. Sure, the defensive scheme may be a big change, but I don't see it being an Armageddon situation where the "D" all of a sudden sucks.

I am hopeful, and expect a better team in 2013 than what we've had in the past 2 years.

My thoughts as well, I don't think we necessarily have to go backwards and be worse next year. Watching our team lose has been depressing. But we do have talent, just not depth. Upgrade a few key positions and add depth and we will be fine. Listening to today's presser, I truly believe Emery is the guy. The guy to get us to that next level. He has a plan, knows how to implement it, and is efficient and hard-working. He specifically said he was open to a 3-4, if the new HC/DC could convince him we have the personnel to make it work. It sounded like he didn't think it was a good idea though.

Things can turn around in an instant in today's NFL. Anything is possible.

I really don't get the people that are saying in the poll losing season or 8-8 and 9-7. What the hell do you think we are rebuilding here, we have 3 top WRs, 2 real good RBs and a top QB. I know some will say oh but our Defense is old we have 4 players with over 10 years of playing time 2 or them made the Pro Bowl and one of the other should have. No I am not saying these guys can play 10 more years but 3 out of the 4 should be good for the next year or two while we draft their replacements. Yes we need some new guys on the line and a good TE all can be done in FA, heck we might even add a WR. My point is we are not a rebuilding team we are team that needs to add some key players to put us over the top.

I am basing this on a good HC decision by Emery. I am thinking anywhere between 9-7 to 12-4, and a decent run in the postseason.