Optimism thread

[DVontel]

Wanted to make this thread to cool off. It can do with us or it can also can do with the teams in our division.

What is your optimism?

 

[602 Native]

Still say we make the playoffs and win this division.

 

[BirdGangThing]

our defense

 

[slanidrac16]

Going into week 14 and we control our own destiny.
We will beat the Seahawks.

 

[Shane]

I’m super optimistic about how this defense is playing as a collective. Nobody could have ever thought or expected this. Especially with the lack of talent across the DL. I’m optimistic to see what it can turn into with this staff if Monti actually gets some highly rated talent added into the mix.

 

[unseenaz]

We beat Seattle at home next weekend, then we get the Patriots and Panthers. Final 2 weeks are Rams and 9ers, split those last 2 and we have 10 wins.

 

[MrYeahBut]

None of our division foes have schedules that are easier than the Cards. Stay in the fight till the end.

btw, I hate the hags

 

[AustrianCardFan]

Looking at the division and the schedules of all 4 teams... man if we somehow can beat Seattle at home I am very optimistic about our chances to make the Playoffs. This really feels like a do or die game, so I know I am gonna feel horribly anxious thinking about that game during the week but when Sunday arrives I am gonna be very optimistic (as always, can't help it).

 

[kerouac9]

Wanted to make this thread to cool off. It can do with us or it can also can do with the teams in our division.

What is your optimism?

2023 draft class looks real good. Williams looks like a budding star, Stills seems like a rotational DL at worst. I feel like Wilson can be a fine #2.

McBride is compelling and our best offensive player.

Rallis seems to be a find.

 

[kerouac9]

Also, Gannon isn’t among the bottom third of coaches in the NFL.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Cards are definitely ahead of schedule. They have played a monster schedule and are competing for the division. These young guys are only going to get better. Get some DL pass rush talent and they'll be a tough out next year.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

Cards are definitely ahead of schedule. They have played a monster schedule and are competing for the division.

Right?

We have played an absolute murders' row of a schedule and have battled toe to toe with all of the great teams this year (save WAS).

Somebody said in another thread we're close, and I agree. Got to sustain the effort through the end of the season, but we're on the way up.

 

[BirdGangThing]

top 10 defense in passing touchdowns allowed

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[MrYeahBut]

Also, Gannon isn’t among the bottom third of coaches in the NFL.

I prefer his demeanor on the side line during games.

 

[Shane]

https://arizonasports.com/story/3566362/cardinals-darius-robinsons-debut/

 

[Ronin]

6-6. Who would've thunk it?

 

[BirdGangThing]

6-6. Who would've thunk it?

i think most (here) thought we'd be at or just under .500

but how we got here - that's been the true surprise

 

[Proximo]

We just played a 9-2 team on the road in a very hostile environment and legitimately should have won the game. We are still 6-6 and still are in the drivers seat to win the division.

That is a far cry from a team everyone on here pretty much agreed was the least talented in the league last year.

 

[CardNots]

I prefer his demeanor on the side line during games.

but when he shows his teeth there is a bit of goofyness to his look

 

[MrYeahBut]

but when he shows his teeth there is a bit of goofyness to his look

Same as you.... lol

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I think, contrary to many of our (myself included) opinions early in the season, we are indeed on a similar trajectory to the lion’s rebuild. I think where we go depends on whether murray can ascend alongside the growing talent.

 

[Osbern61]

If we beat Seattle this week, I'm still worried about Carolina and New England. They both looked scrappy yesterday.

 

[CardNots]

Same as you.... lol

nope, i never smile

 

[CardNots]

If we beat Seattle this week, I'm still worried about Carolina and New England. They both looked scrappy yesterday.

For god sakes as a Cardinals fan worry is a part of your profile. It’s okay

 

[ASUCHRIS]

We just played a 9-2 team on the road in a very hostile environment and legitimately should have won the game. We are still 6-6 and still are in the drivers seat to win the division.

That is a far cry from a team everyone on here pretty much agreed was the least talented in the league last year.

Agree with all of this, but I can't help but feeling we'll end up feeling a lot of regret, from how FA was handled, to all the blown opportunities. (especially the last 2 games).

The West is down, the NFC is down, we allegedly have a franchise QB, and we should have made more of an effort to go for it this year.