[jjchieffan]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Ok... regarding predictions. I don't recall the specifics, but believe you had them at 6 and I was in the 8-9 range, yeah? So, we essentially split the difference there - they weren't last place though, which you were firm they would be and said they would not. And, that was a perfect example of the "we'll see" logic being pretty justified.

Denver has been a team with an offense of 'who knows what to really expect' the last few years. I think we're starting to see things settle a bit with the offense.

Results in the end have still been under .500, but they've finished with a better record each of the last 2 years despite all the stupid bullshit they've tried. They have 2 years of foundational draft guys that are panning out. Build on that and they'll still have a good nucleus on defense.

Tough schedule next year, but 9 wins minimum should be their expectation. And, I won't predict anything less at this point - barring injuries to key players, obviously.

H - Bills, Dolphins, Saints, Bucs, Titans, Chargers, Raiders, Chiefs
A - Steelers, Jets, Patriots, Panthers, Falcons, Chargers, Raiders, Chiefs

That's my early, worst case 8-8 prediction... go ahead and save it. They make the right changes this offseason, they can win 9-10 games.

It's way too early to even think about next year predictions. See how free agency and the draft goes. The Donks that finished the season are probably not going to resemble very closely the team that hits the field in Sept. Not to mention, if they start the season with 3 of 4 at home, they will have a better record than if they start with 3 of 4 on the road. Right now, I wouldn't pick them to beat the Bills, unless it's week 1 at Pile High. But, I will agree with your expectation to get swept by the Chiefs.