My question for you guys is do you see any scenario where they kind of get stronger as the year progresses as they did the last few years. If so then maybe the can go 13-4 or 14-3. Tough to see that happening. I think itll be a grind all year. Which might be good for them come January.
Seems like we've seen offensive lines and defenses gel as the season goes on in the past, without any significant external additions. So I do think those weaknesses can be improved upon.
Overall I think I gauge the team like you do, 10-7 or whatever I picked initially remains roughly the quality level I see even though they are outplaying that prediction so far record-wise. Lamar means any game can be a victory. The team's deficiencies also means that any game can be a loss.
Overall I think everyone obviously has to be pleased with the record. And while the team doesn't look as good as that record, I don't think they are underachieving either considering all the injuries. Getting to the playoffs will be a good result for this squad and that still seems well within reach. Anything that happens in the playoffs is gravy. The preseason (and Week 1) injuries completely changed the expectations for me, down from an AFC Championship (if not Super Bowl) or bust mentality like I had last season.