Predict the 2026 record - your realistic expectations

[Viper]

With Mendoza needing time to adjust, an unproven O line and what I consider average receivers, I’m not really expecting to light it up on offense.

Defensively, we should be at least middle of the pack. That should go a long ways in helping stack wins.

Having said that, we are improved across the board yet still more work to do. I would predict we have 6 wins this year, double what we had last year. If Pete can manage 3 last year, I have faith with a better coaching staff we can do better. If we can beat the teams we’re supposed to plus staying close in the 4th quarter against better talent, we have a punchers chance in some of those.

Personally, at least another year or two to make some real noise if we nail FA and the draft.

[BoKnows81]

We'll be significantly better than last year as long as Mendoza is under center. That's all that matters.

[AdamJoshua28]

We'll be significantly better than last year as long as Mendoza is under center. That's all that matters.

Cousins is better than Pick Six Geno or either of the other creatures we had as backups. So even with him starting the season im happy.

[BoKnows81]

Cousins is better than Pick Six Geno or either of the other creatures we had as backups. So even with him starting the season im happy.

Barely.

[Viper]

Barely.

Same level imo, which isn’t great. Mendoza sooner than later please.

[mstrbass2000]

We'll be significantly better than last year as long as Mendoza is under center. That's all that matters.

coaching matters, we got an offensive mastermind now...expect better outcomes

[mstrbass2000]

Barely.

coaching matters, im sure geno would have been much better last yr if we had this current coaching staff

[BoKnows81]

coaching matters, im sure geno would have been much better last yr if we had this current coaching staff

No, he wouldn't of.

[mstrbass2000]

No, he wouldn't of.

i disagree, geno with this current coaching staff would have been much better, we probably win 6 games

[BoKnows81]

i disagree, geno with this current coaching staff would have been much better, we probably win 6 games

You can disagree all you want. You're still wrong lol. How could you watch the tape of him last year and truly sit back and say, "you know, if only he had better coaching"...

[ALLRAIDERWORLD21]

Regardless of wins and losses, every player this year will be developed and used to see what we have in them, especially the 2nd year guys. This is the year we clear out all the suckers and get down to brass tax.

[raidersince63]

coaching matters, we got an offensive mastermind now...expect better outcomes

It certainly does...the whole team suffered last year, partly due to coaching, play calling, and a poorly constructed roster. (the OL was abysmal)

Though I was never a fan of acquiring Geno, he should fare a little better this year, yes, even with the jets.

[Oaktownonly]

Regardless of wins and losses, every player this year will be developed and used to see what we have in them, especially the 2nd year guys. This is the year we clear out all the suckers and get down to brass tax.

High five just for the "Meatballs" gif.

[ALLRAIDERWORLD21]

High five just for the "Meatballs" gif.

Yep, no more scholarship players, no more dead weight, no more mis management of players or trying to force them into systems they're not built for. Metaphorically speaking, Kubiak (Or Spytek) is Tripper and Mendoza (or Mark haha) is Fink..

[mstrbass2000]

You can disagree all you want. You're still wrong lol. How could you watch the tape of him last year and truly sit back and say, "you know, if only he had better coaching"...

easy, the coaching stunk on teh oline and chip sucked play calling...everybody struggled mightily

kubiak and dennison would never have allowed that shit scheme and play calling

[mstrbass2000]

It certainly does...the whole team suffered last year, partly due to coaching, play calling, and a poorly constructed roster. (the OL was abysmal)

Though I was never a fan of acquiring Geno, he should fare a little better this year, yes, even with the jets.

agree 100 pct, chip kelly and his bs play calling was atrocious add in carols sons oline calls and its a disaster