and others for all or much of the season, I would have expected the ceiling to be 6, maybe 7 wins. That we're sitting at 9 wins, with the possibility of 10 is fairly remarkable.

I've been disappointed by the play of the defense at times, and I've been underwhelmed by the running game and the play of the O-Line, but, overall the team has played well given all the injuries and suspensions. And certain players (Tanner, Bronson, Wadsworth, Nacua, among others) have played well above my expectations for them.