Predict the 2010 Season Record
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Cowher and the Steelers proved you can go to the Super Bowl in 3 years from essentially scratch.
8-8 is my prediction, based upon where the team should be in year two and not based upon new additions, moves etc.
here's what i normally expect a team can realistically accomplish under good leadership and management, which we have so there should be no reason why not.
year 1) 4-12
year 2) 7-9
year 3) 10-6 or better
year 4) perennial playoffs!
Browns:
year 1) 5-11
year 2) 8-8 ?
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I think as of right now 7-9 is going to be about right, with 8-8 or 9-7 not out of the question. I'm not as sold on the Ravens as a lot of people are. They did have a good draft and have play makers now, but I want to see that team play together for a while. As was stated, that NO NE and Jets stretch is brutal. If we could eek out the Jets that'd be a successful three game stretch. Mark my words, the Jets are another team not as good as they look on paper. There's too many strong personalities on that team now and IMO they will not mesh together. We shall see though.
I think as of right now 7-9 is going to be about right, with 8-8 or 9-7 not out of the question. I'm not as sold on the Ravens as a lot of people are. They did have a good draft and have play makers now, but I want to see that team play together for a while. As was stated, that NO NE and Jets stretch is brutal. If we could eek out the Jets that'd be a successful three game stretch. Mark my words, the Jets are another team not as good as they look on paper. There's too many strong personalities on that team now and IMO they will not mesh together. We shall see though.
the history between our teams will make these games interesting to the players and will make them closer games than i would have otherwise expected.Fujita and Jake bring insight to the NO game, the Mangini/Belicheck connection could make the NE game a barnburner (not to mention EM has a good record against them), and the Jets go without saying with EM's history, 1/4th our team former Jets, BE, and the young Sanchez to torment...
if i were the players i would dread that stretch because of all the preparation necessary that will take place--playing should be the easy part here. i don't count us out of a single one of those three, especially when you have a ton of players known for their heart and digging deep.
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Sivlerback DPOY said:
Steelers 11-5 and win the divison. (We win key divison games to give us divison without a geat record)Browns go 5-11 but play and look significantly better than last year.
and your an idiot.
and your an idiot.
Actually it's the inverse of that but as per the theme with some around here I'm not surprised you have the Steelers at the bottom of the division. If we're being truthful it's you lacking in the upstairs department seeing as Big Ben's suspension has been listed as CONDITIONAL since it was first announced yet you have him going the full 6 games. Secondly, last year a very Green Dennis Dixon nearly lead the Steelers to a victory against the Ravens. He's going to take majority snaps during the OTA's which will have him primed for the regular season. I'm not saying we'll go 4-0 but I could certainly see 2-2 and Ben will have the bye week leading in to week 6 to work some of the rust off. Add in our defense and the beefed up offensive line and I just don't see how we skate to a 6 win season. You act like Big Ben going down for 4 games is the scourge of the franchise. He's missed a few games here and there several times over a few seasons and it never kept us from winning at least 8 games. Sooo once again if we're being realistic you're just being delusional and a Browns fan. The latter of which is fine. The Steelers will certainly win more than 6 games and I wouldn't be surprised to see them contend for the division. I definitely think they at least get a wild card.
AKA SNATCH98 or Rorbotron. The boards glorious admins decided to get cute and change my name to "homotron" Classy group of people. (Lost a bet with Columbus king and got banned for a month) -
and your an idiot.
Actually it's the inverse of that but as per the theme with some around here I'm not surprised you have the Steelers at the bottom of the division. If we're being truthful it's you lacking in the upstairs department seeing as Big Ben's suspension has been listed as CONDITIONAL since it was first announced yet you have him going the full 6 games. Secondly, last year a very Green Dennis Dixon nearly lead the Steelers to a victory against the Ravens. He's going to take majority snaps during the OTA's which will have him primed for the regular season. I'm not saying we'll go 4-0 but I could certainly see 2-2 and Ben will have the bye week leading in to week 6 to work some of the rust off. Add in our defense and the beefed up offensive line and I just don't see how we skate to a 6 win season. You act like Big Ben going down for 4 games is the scourge of the franchise. He's missed a few games here and there several times over a few seasons and it never kept us from winning at least 8 games. Sooo once again if we're being realistic you're just being delusional and a Browns fan. The latter of which is fine. The Steelers will certainly win more than 6 games and I wouldn't be surprised to see them contend for the division. I definitely think they at least get a wild card.
Rorbotron said:
Actually it's the inverse of that but as per the theme with some around here I'm not surprised you have the Steelers at the bottom of the division. If we're being truthful it's you lacking in the upstairs department seeing as Big Ben's suspension has been listed as CONDITIONAL since it was first announced yet you have him going the full 6 games. Secondly, last year a very Green Dennis Dixon nearly lead the Steelers to a victory against the Ravens. He's going to take majority snaps during the OTA's which will have him primed for the regular season. I'm not saying we'll go 4-0 but I could certainly see 2-2 and Ben will have the bye week leading in to week 6 to work some of the rust off. Add in our defense and the beefed up offensive line and I just don't see how we skate to a 6 win season. You act like Big Ben going down for 4 games is the scourge of the franchise. He's missed a few games here and there several times over a few seasons and it never kept us from winning at least 8 games. Sooo once again if we're being realistic you're just being delusional and a Browns fan. The latter of which is fine. The Steelers will certainly win more than 6 games and I wouldn't be surprised to see them contend for the division. I definitely think they at least get a wild card.What makes you think Big Ben is going to comply with the NFL to make it 4 games? If anything, his history shows he cannot rise to the maturity of following the rules. Hence 6 games is my prediction.
Roethlisberger is a catalyst for the Steelers and will effect their chemistry as a whole.
But hey I could be wrong.
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1 Sun. Sep. 12 at Buccaneers 1:00 PM- W
2 Sun. Sep. 19 vs. Chiefs 1:00 PM- W
3 Sun. Sep. 26 at Ravens 1:00 PM- L
4 Sun. Oct. 03 vs. Bengals 1:00 PM- W
5 Sun. Oct. 10 vs. Falcons 1:00 PM- L
6 Sun. Oct. 17 at Steelers 1:00 PM- W
7 Sun. Oct. 24 at Saints 1:00 PM- L
8 BYE
9 Sun. Nov. 07 vs. Patriots 1:00 PM- L
10 Sun. Nov. 14 vs. Jets 1:00 PM- L
11 Sun. Nov. 21 at Jaguars 1:00 PM- W
12 Sun. Nov. 28 vs. Panthers 1:00 PM- W
13 Sun. Dec. 05 at Dolphins 1:00 PM- L
14 Sun. Dec. 12 at Bills 1:00 PM- W
15 Sun. Dec. 19 at Bengals 1:00 PM- L
16 Sun. Dec. 26 vs. Ravens 1:00 PM- L
17 Sun. Jan. 02 vs. Steelers 1:00 PM-W
(Surprised by my own optimistic prediction): 8-8
I, for one, hope Big Ben is back for our Week 6 confrontation - I want our Browns to be the first to pummel him into the turf and make him feel sorry for being a douche bag. Also, Big Ben's big return game will see him out of sync with his offense... contrasted with the success of Leftwich, the Black and Gold will make a QB switch late in the season.
I will be more than surprised if these predictions come true... more hopeful...
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Cowher and the Steelers proved you can go to the Super Bowl in 3 years from essentially scratch.
8-8 is my prediction, based upon where the team should be in year two and not based upon new additions, moves etc.
here's what i normally expect a team can realistically accomplish under good leadership and management, which we have so there should be no reason why not.
year 1) 4-12
year 2) 7-9
year 3) 10-6 or better
year 4) perennial playoffs!
Browns:
year 1) 5-11
year 2) 8-8 ?
Cowher and the Steelers proved you can go to the Super Bowl in 3 years from essentially scratch.
8-8 is my prediction, based upon where the team should be in year two and not based upon new additions, moves etc.
here's what i normally expect a team can realistically accomplish under good leadership and management, which we have so there should be no reason why not.
year 1) 4-12
year 2) 7-9
year 3) 10-6 or better
year 4) perennial playoffs!
Browns:
year 1) 5-11
year 2) 8-8 ?
Bill Belichick proved you can go from 5-11 to Super Bowl champs in one year. Dick Vermeil proved you can go from 4-12 to SB Champs in one year.
Will the Browns go from 5-11 to Super Bowl champs in one year?
No.
But it can, and has been done.
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and your an idiot.
Actually it's the inverse of that but as per the theme with some around here I'm not surprised you have the Steelers at the bottom of the division. If we're being truthful it's you lacking in the upstairs department seeing as Big Ben's suspension has been listed as CONDITIONAL since it was first announced yet you have him going the full 6 games. Secondly, last year a very Green Dennis Dixon nearly lead the Steelers to a victory against the Ravens. He's going to take majority snaps during the OTA's which will have him primed for the regular season. I'm not saying we'll go 4-0 but I could certainly see 2-2 and Ben will have the bye week leading in to week 6 to work some of the rust off. Add in our defense and the beefed up offensive line and I just don't see how we skate to a 6 win season. You act like Big Ben going down for 4 games is the scourge of the franchise. He's missed a few games here and there several times over a few seasons and it never kept us from winning at least 8 games. Sooo once again if we're being realistic you're just being delusional and a Browns fan. The latter of which is fine. The Steelers will certainly win more than 6 games and I wouldn't be surprised to see them contend for the division. I definitely think they at least get a wild card.
Rorbotron said:
Actually it's the inverse of that but as per the theme with some around here I'm not surprised you have the Steelers at the bottom of the division. If we're being truthful it's you lacking in the upstairs department seeing as Big Ben's suspension has been listed as CONDITIONAL since it was first announced yet you have him going the full 6 games. Secondly, last year a very Green Dennis Dixon nearly lead the Steelers to a victory against the Ravens. He's going to take majority snaps during the OTA's which will have him primed for the regular season. I'm not saying we'll go 4-0 but I could certainly see 2-2 and Ben will have the bye week leading in to week 6 to work some of the rust off. Add in our defense and the beefed up offensive line and I just don't see how we skate to a 6 win season. You act like Big Ben going down for 4 games is the scourge of the franchise. He's missed a few games here and there several times over a few seasons and it never kept us from winning at least 8 games. Sooo once again if we're being realistic you're just being delusional and a Browns fan. The latter of which is fine. The Steelers will certainly win more than 6 games and I wouldn't be surprised to see them contend for the division. I definitely think they at least get a wild card.I agree, I don't see the Steelers winning only 6 games. More like 8. (and by the way, 8-8 can even be a division/wild card contending record. Look at last year at the end of the season. 3-4 teams that were only a game or so away from .500 were still in it till the end., including the 9-7 Steelers. Which means that even an 8-8 Browns could possibly contend for a wild card)
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I think we all know it's a bit early for predictions- but when the schedule came out last week I had us at 9-6-1....by the time I finished about 5 22oz drafts, they were 13-2-1
Seriously though, the Browns need to protect CBS, winning at least 6 home games & make it an exciting place to play for the fans....playoffs this year is probably asking too much.
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Rorbotron said:
Actually it's the inverse of that but as per the theme with some around here I'm not surprised you have the Steelers at the bottom of the division. If we're being truthful it's you lacking in the upstairs department seeing as Big Ben's suspension has been listed as CONDITIONAL since it was first announced yet you have him going the full 6 games. Secondly, last year a very Green Dennis Dixon nearly lead the Steelers to a victory against the Ravens. He's going to take majority snaps during the OTA's which will have him primed for the regular season. I'm not saying we'll go 4-0 but I could certainly see 2-2 and Ben will have the bye week leading in to week 6 to work some of the rust off. Add in our defense and the beefed up offensive line and I just don't see how we skate to a 6 win season. You act like Big Ben going down for 4 games is the scourge of the franchise. He's missed a few games here and there several times over a few seasons and it never kept us from winning at least 8 games. Sooo once again if we're being realistic you're just being delusional and a Browns fan. The latter of which is fine. The Steelers will certainly win more than 6 games and I wouldn't be surprised to see them contend for the division. I definitely think they at least get a wild card.I agree, I don't see the Steelers winning only 6 games. More like 8. (and by the way, 8-8 can even be a division/wild card contending record. Look at last year at the end of the season. 3-4 teams that were only a game or so away from .500 were still in it till the end., including the 9-7 Steelers. Which means that even an 8-8 Browns could possibly contend for a wild card)
I agree, I don't see the Steelers winning only 6 games. More like 8. (and by the way, 8-8 can even be a division/wild card contending record. Look at last year at the end of the season. 3-4 teams that were only a game or so away from .500 were still in it till the end., including the 9-7 Steelers. Which means that even an 8-8 Browns could possibly contend for a wild card)
I don't disagree with your statement per-say because 8-8 is certainly possible if Pittsburgh can't get things going. However you also need to consider our defense is routinely in the top 10 and still finished in that fashion with Polamalu and Aaron Smith out. The Steelers only imploded after he and Aaron Smith went down but before hand they were 6-2 before the losing streak. All of their losses were also by 7 points or less. Yes not having Big Ben is going to be a big factor for the first 4 games. He's not getting 6 but as I mentioned above you need to factor in Dixon taking starter snaps through the OTA's, Troy back healthy and Aaron Smith plus the further maturation of the offensive line and the drafting of Pouncey. If Pittsburgh really does plan to return to "smash mouth football" even before Big Ben was suspended that just means more carries for Mendenhall and possibly Dwyer and the defense is still one of the best in the league. How far did the New York Jets go on a dominant defense and a smack you in the mouth run game? Mendenhall is going to be even more of a monster this year and Pouncey plays immediately. Pittsburgh is going to be a playoff team and that's without Ben for 4 games.
EDIT: Edited for accuracy.
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I agree, I don't see the Steelers winning only 6 games. More like 8. (and by the way, 8-8 can even be a division/wild card contending record. Look at last year at the end of the season. 3-4 teams that were only a game or so away from .500 were still in it till the end., including the 9-7 Steelers. Which means that even an 8-8 Browns could possibly contend for a wild card)
I don't disagree with your statement per-say because 8-8 is certainly possible if Pittsburgh can't get things going. However you also need to consider our defense is routinely in the top 10 and still finished in that fashion with Polamalu and Aaron Smith out. The Steelers only imploded after he and Aaron Smith went down but before hand they were 6-2 before the losing streak. All of their losses were also by 7 points or less. Yes not having Big Ben is going to be a big factor for the first 4 games. He's not getting 6 but as I mentioned above you need to factor in Dixon taking starter snaps through the OTA's, Troy back healthy and Aaron Smith plus the further maturation of the offensive line and the drafting of Pouncey. If Pittsburgh really does plan to return to "smash mouth football" even before Big Ben was suspended that just means more carries for Mendenhall and possibly Dwyer and the defense is still one of the best in the league. How far did the New York Jets go on a dominant defense and a smack you in the mouth run game? Mendenhall is going to be even more of a monster this year and Pouncey plays immediately. Pittsburgh is going to be a playoff team and that's without Ben for 4 games.
EDIT: Edited for accuracy.
Rorbotron said:
I don't disagree with your statement per-say because 8-8 is certainly possible if Pittsburgh can't get things going. However you also need to consider our defense is routinely in the top 10 and still finished in that fashion with Polamalu and Aaron Smith out. The Steelers only imploded after he and Aaron Smith went down but before hand they were 6-2 before the losing streak. All of their losses were also by 7 points or less. Yes not having Big Ben is going to be a big factor for the first 4 games. He's not getting 6 but as I mentioned above you need to factor in Dixon taking starter snaps through the OTA's, Troy back healthy and Aaron Smith plus the further maturation of the offensive line and the drafting of Pouncey. If Pittsburgh really does plan to return to "smash mouth football" even before Big Ben was suspended that just means more carries for Mendenhall and possibly Dwyer and the defense is still one of the best in the league. How far did the New York Jets go on a dominant defense and a smack you in the mouth run game? Mendenhall is going to be even more of a monster this year and Pouncey plays immediately. Pittsburgh is going to be a playoff team and that's without Ben for 4 games.EDIT: Edited for accuracy.
I have considered all that. 8-8
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Rorbotron said:
I don't disagree with your statement per-say because 8-8 is certainly possible if Pittsburgh can't get things going. However you also need to consider our defense is routinely in the top 10 and still finished in that fashion with Polamalu and Aaron Smith out. The Steelers only imploded after he and Aaron Smith went down but before hand they were 6-2 before the losing streak. All of their losses were also by 7 points or less. Yes not having Big Ben is going to be a big factor for the first 4 games. He's not getting 6 but as I mentioned above you need to factor in Dixon taking starter snaps through the OTA's, Troy back healthy and Aaron Smith plus the further maturation of the offensive line and the drafting of Pouncey. If Pittsburgh really does plan to return to "smash mouth football" even before Big Ben was suspended that just means more carries for Mendenhall and possibly Dwyer and the defense is still one of the best in the league. How far did the New York Jets go on a dominant defense and a smack you in the mouth run game? Mendenhall is going to be even more of a monster this year and Pouncey plays immediately. Pittsburgh is going to be a playoff team and that's without Ben for 4 games.EDIT: Edited for accuracy.
I have considered all that. 8-8
I have considered all that. 8-8
Fair enough. I'm saying a 10 or 11 win season and a fight for the AFC North with the Rat birds. If Big Ben doesn't get suspended the Steelers addressed their most glaring weaknesses this off season. McFadden is back in the fold, immediate starter in Pouncey, OLB depth which coincides with a major special teams overhaul. One of the biggest problems last year.
AKA SNATCH98 or Rorbotron. The boards glorious admins decided to get cute and change my name to "homotron" Classy group of people. (Lost a bet with Columbus king and got banned for a month) -
Put me down for 8-8( plus or minus 1 game)
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1. Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
2. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7)
3. Cleveland Browns (8-8)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-10)
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Really LOL. Son lay down the Crack pie and slowly step away !!!
RATBIRDS 11-5
Steelers 9-7
Browns 7-9
Bengals 6-10 (Back to Normal)
Climbing the Stairway...To SEVEN !! -
1. Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
2. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7)
3. Cleveland Browns (8-8)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-10)
?????
Really LOL. Son lay down the Crack pie and slowly step away !!!
RATBIRDS 11-5
Steelers 9-7
Browns 7-9
Bengals 6-10 (Back to Normal)
FREAKofSTEEL08 said:
1. Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
2. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7)
3. Cleveland Browns (8-8)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-10)
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Really LOL. Son lay down the Crack pie and slowly step away !!!
spoken like a true yokel
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1. Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
2. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7)
3. Cleveland Browns (8-8)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-10)
?????
Really LOL. Son lay down the Crack pie and slowly step away !!!
RATBIRDS 11-5
Steelers 9-7
Browns 7-9
Bengals 6-10 (Back to Normal)
FREAKofSTEEL08 said:
1. Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
2. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7)
3. Cleveland Browns (8-8)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-10)
?????
Really LOL. Son lay down the Crack pie and slowly step away !!!
RATBIRDS 11-5
Steelers 9-7 (Thanks to Bens Ego)
Browns 7-9
Bengals 6-10 (Back to Normal)
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I have considered all that. 8-8
Fair enough. I'm saying a 10 or 11 win season and a fight for the AFC North with the Rat birds. If Big Ben doesn't get suspended the Steelers addressed their most glaring weaknesses this off season. McFadden is back in the fold, immediate starter in Pouncey, OLB depth which coincides with a major special teams overhaul. One of the biggest problems last year.
Rorbotron said:
Fair enough. I'm saying a 10 or 11 win season and a fight for the AFC North with the Rat birds. If Big Ben doesn't get suspended the Steelers addressed their most glaring weaknesses this off season. McFadden is back in the fold, immediate starter in Pouncey, OLB depth which coincides with a major special teams overhaul. One of the biggest problems last year.That must be why the Steelers drafted like 4 linebackers. To play special teams to try to stop Josh Cribbs...
Fair to say?
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Rorbotron said:
Fair enough. I'm saying a 10 or 11 win season and a fight for the AFC North with the Rat birds. If Big Ben doesn't get suspended the Steelers addressed their most glaring weaknesses this off season. McFadden is back in the fold, immediate starter in Pouncey, OLB depth which coincides with a major special teams overhaul. One of the biggest problems last year.That must be why the Steelers drafted like 4 linebackers. To play special teams to try to stop Josh Cribbs...
Fair to say?
That must be why the Steelers drafted like 4 linebackers. To play special teams to try to stop Josh Cribbs...
Fair to say?
Spot on!
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Rorbotron said:
Fair enough. I'm saying a 10 or 11 win season and a fight for the AFC North with the Rat birds. If Big Ben doesn't get suspended the Steelers addressed their most glaring weaknesses this off season. McFadden is back in the fold, immediate starter in Pouncey, OLB depth which coincides with a major special teams overhaul. One of the biggest problems last year.That must be why the Steelers drafted like 4 linebackers. To play special teams to try to stop Josh Cribbs...
Fair to say?
That must be why the Steelers drafted like 4 linebackers. To play special teams to try to stop Josh Cribbs...
Fair to say?
And to back up the aging Harrison and Farrior etc. We also struggled with special teams with numerous teams. I also don't need to hear about Cribbs. I went to Kent State afterall. I was there when both he and Gates were still around. Worilds is Jason Gildon 2.0 but faster and stronger. Just be ready for relentless QB pressure, especially with Troy back and healthy.
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Same prediction as every year.
16 and 0.
Superbowl champs.
Anything less it bad officiating.
WSS
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I think 9 wins is very attainable.
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