Have your expectations for the season changed?

I apologize for the long post.
Whenever we have a new coaching regime, I start off with mid-level expectations. That first season dictates my pre-season expectations going forward. After that, honestly, it’s week to week. After the 2006 season, I expected at least a chance to win every game, even when I knew we were probably outmatched based on personnel, coaching, and field conditions - I just felt like we always had a shot to win. Now, I don’t have high expectations of the team as a whole, but I do expect our defense to start off each game being very competitive. The problem is that the offense puts them in a bad spot to where they’re on the field too long and they’re wearing down.
Additionally, we don’t have the coaching staff that understands in-game and halftime adjustments nor do they have good situational awareness. Simple things like - my O-lineman is struggling, let me put in an extra lineman or a TE on that side to chip and give him a bit of help. Or, we’re down by two scores, have all three time outs, and a decent amount time left in the game, but I’m calling a bomb on 3rd and 3? Or, I don’t understand personnel groupings but I’m going to mess up the rhythm and do it anyway because I think it confuses the other team.

Anyway, off my old soapbox. I’m pulling hard for our Saints and I’m watching the games with hope - I’m along for the ride, as bumpy as it may be. Plus, I live in Ohio and purchased Sunday ticket (first time ever) to watch these bastages so, there’s that. :mad:

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