The fact that we played 10x better last year in the 2nd half of the season after figuring out our coaching and QB and other personnel issues?

The fact that we bring most of those guys back along with a bucketload of returners, transfers, etc. to replace or shore up our weaknesses?

The fact that Heaps looked solid to end the year and will be one more year experienced?

The fact that we have the best and deepest OL we've had in a long time?

The fact that we've got returning and incoming WRs that performed well in the 2nd half last year and are proclaimed by our own coaches as being chock full of talent?

The fact that we've got deep, deep LBs and Bronco running the show?

The fact that we have a whole bunch of WAC gimmes thrown in there?

Please enlighten me as to why you think we're being too optimistic