8-8 would be an improvement over 2010.

I think 8 &8 is probably close to where we are at in terms of our schedule and the current level of talent we have. I doubt we are going to see the same bang for the buck we got out of last years draft class with this years class of rookies. Even adding some established FA's to our team won't be enough to compensate for lack of OTA's and player development needed to get over the hump of top tier team scheduling. For all of the backlash Haley got for stating the obvious last year " WE aren't that good yet" it appears to me that he was correct in his evaluation. Should we lower our expectations ? I say no we shouldn't, but I am also cognizant of the reality of where this team is at talent wise.

Trying to be as non-homer as possible, this team exceeded my expectations last year. It's not unreasonable to think they do the same again, especially if players continue to develope. I think repeating a 10-6 season, or even 9-7, would be an improvement. However, I'm not willing to lower my expectations just because the schedule is harder this year. We are capable of reaching the playoffs again

Lawrence Couldn't agree more all this talk about a hard schedual we're going to the super bowl this year and if you dont think so what kind of fan really even says anything different?

Personally, I think this article is your attempt of getting ready for heartbreak, I didn't really read your actual article because the title to me says it all. 8 - 8 is not improvement if you had a 10 - 6 record the year before. You need to raise the expectations of this team you say your a fan of. No one had problems being happy when they went 10 - 6 last season, but you get a few tough teams and everyone wants to back down now. I see a 9 - 7 or 10 - 6 record and that is what I expect from the team.

With this schedule, Haley will have to come out very hot at the beginning of the season. Going to be hard, new OC, draft picks will have to play and at the beginning of season, Clark will have to spend on free agents. Cannot see all that coming together, especially when you add the lockout and all it implies. May actually change their view of the draft. If they go developemental player at 21, then it will say just what they thought they accomplished last year at 10-6, mot much. At least, the West plays the same teams, timing may play a role here. Of course, injuries and free agency may matter more than in the past. 8-8 may be an improvement over 10-6 based on what Clark/Pioli give Haley to use this year. Heck 7-9 may be if we get a 09 draft repeated or no free agents to fill in for the year.

C'mon, you've got to at least spell the Super Bowl MVP's name right - Rodgers :)

Maybe I'm over-optimistic. But I still see this team going 10-6 and at least repeating a double win season.

This is the year they have got to have a good record against their afc west rivals in their division plus win a lot of their non conferance games.we are a few good men short,hopefully they can take care of that problem by free agency.especially a another number one wide reciever,and a back up quarterback that can actually do something if needed.no more croyle,he is history.

One quick question...If a "win is a win," then when is 8 wins an improvement over 10 wins? With the Chargers schedule do you really think they will only win 7 or 8 games?

Im excited about the schedule. I think the Superbowl is out of reach of course. My season whipping the Raiders, Broncos, Chargers and getting the Division Championship again. The Division teams are going to be tough too!

The other wild card that will make 2010 very difficult to duplicate is the great luck we had with injuries last year. We had very few players miss multiple games. If we have a more normal year with injuries in 2011, it will make the nasty schedule even nastier.

I think 8 &8 is probably close to where we are at in terms of our schedule and the current level of talent we have. I doubt we are going to see the same bang for the buck we got out of last years draft class with this years class of rookies. Even adding some established FA's to our team won't be enough to compensate for lack of OTA's and player development needed to get over the hump of top tier team scheduling. For all of the backlash Haley got for stating the obvious last year " WE aren't that good yet" it appears to me that he was correct in his evaluation. Should we lower our expectations ? I say no we shouldn't, but I am also cognizant of the reality of where this team is at talent wise.

Trying to be as non-homer as possible, this team exceeded my expectations last year. It's not unreasonable to think they do the same again, especially if players continue to develope. I think repeating a 10-6 season, or even 9-7, would be an improvement. However, I'm not willing to lower my expectations just because the schedule is harder this year. We are capable of reaching the playoffs again

Lawrence
Couldn't agree more all this talk about a hard schedual we're going to the super bowl this year and if you dont think so what kind of fan really even says anything different?

Personally, I think this article is your attempt of getting ready for heartbreak, I didn't really read your actual article because the title to me says it all.

8 - 8 is not improvement if you had a 10 - 6 record the year before. You need to raise the expectations of this team you say your a fan of. No one had problems being happy when they went 10 - 6 last season, but you get a few tough teams and everyone wants to back down now.

I see a 9 - 7 or 10 - 6 record and that is what I expect from the team.

With this schedule, Haley will have to come out very hot at the beginning of the season. Going to be hard, new OC, draft picks will have to play and at the beginning of season, Clark will have to spend on free agents. Cannot see all that coming together, especially when you add the lockout and all it implies.

May actually change their view of the draft. If they go developemental player at 21, then it will say just what they thought they accomplished last year at 10-6, mot much.

At least, the West plays the same teams, timing may play a role here. Of course, injuries and free agency may matter more than in the past.

8-8 may be an improvement over 10-6 based on what Clark/Pioli give Haley to use this year. Heck 7-9 may be if we get a 09 draft repeated or no free agents to fill in for the year.

C'mon, you've got to at least spell the Super Bowl MVP's name right - Rodgers :)

Maybe I'm over-optimistic. But I still see this team going 10-6 and at least repeating a double win season.

This is the year they have got to have a good record against their afc west rivals in their division plus win a lot of their non conferance games.we are a few good men short,hopefully they can take care of that problem by free agency.especially a another number one wide reciever,and a back up quarterback that can actually do something if needed.no more croyle,he is history.

One quick question...If a "win is a win," then when is 8 wins an improvement over 10 wins? With the Chargers schedule do you really think they will only win 7 or 8 games?

Im excited about the schedule. I think the Superbowl is out of reach of course. My season whipping the Raiders, Broncos, Chargers and getting the Division Championship again. The Division teams are going to be tough too!

The other wild card that will make 2010 very difficult to duplicate is the great luck we had with injuries last year. We had very few players miss multiple games. If we have a more normal year with injuries in 2011, it will make the nasty schedule even nastier.