We will start slow but I have a great feeling Flores will help the defense improve big time over the course of the year. It will be slow but after our bye I hope for great improvement. It takes a while to get this system in place
All that matters is week 1, we win that one, watch out.
That’s not all that matters
Charles Harris will have 6.5 sacks or more! (If he stays healthy)
Baltimore has owned Miami since the 1-15 season, we win that game, the whole narrative of this team changes from tanking to formidable in one afternoon.
Nobody knows how good/bad this team is going to be until they play week 1 of the regular season, despite what people say/predict.
After a few 3 and outs, the defense will be gassed.I’m a lot more worried about the O-line than the defense at this point.
I think we have a chance in this one for the following reasons even though I know history will be the biggest reason as to why many here will think we don't:
1. @ Miami at 1 PM in September might be the best home field advantage in the NFL.
2. Nobody has any clue what to expect from us, especially defensively.
3. The Belichick scheme, assuming that's what we are running, usually confuses the **** out of young QB's.
4. Although running QB's kill us, they NEVER killed the Patriots and we are running a similar scheme so I expect the same.
5. Flores will have the team keyed up and the stadium will be rocking for the opener of the Flores era.
I expect a hard fought game and a while a win would be surprising it wouldn't shock me. Our difference in opinion is afterwards. I in no way shape or form think a win over the Ravens in week 1 would set the tone for the season. I just think it would be one win due to some things in our favor on that day. My expectation for the season wouldn't change (4 to 7 win team).
Color me not impressed with our Pass Rush.
We are not generating much Pass Rush this season with these players currently in house.
I just hate the ratbirds and most of their fans, so beating them in week 1 would in a way would make the season for me personally as I know a lot of Baltimorons irl.
And I know they could win that game and regress soon after, but the way people are talking about the Dolphins is like we're intentionally trying to lose games, that all goes away IF we can beat the ratbirds week 1 so the narrative would change instantly.
I can't wait for the season to start, it might be crazy for me to believe but I think this team can win 8 games this year if luck is on our side, specifically injury luck which recently hasn't been kind.
I know many want to tank, but in ANY season where we're playing both Baltimore and Philthadelphia I just can't support that.
I want a high pick and franchise QB but unlike many on here I know my rooting interests have no affect on anything. I’ll root for the team to win and let the cards fall as they may. They’re going to fall that way no matter what I do. I’ll wait for the comical threads from the tank crew thanking the guys rooting for the team for the “ meaningless wins”. Like Finheaven posters are out there making plays destroying their tank strategy. It’s actually hilarious!
But you'd love it!No Sir. Harris is not getting 6 sacks. healthy or not.