What are the expectations for the Colts in 2015?

[SilentHill]

For me, It's Superbowl or bust.

 

No more of this crap where we're just happy the Colts made it to the divisional round of the playoffs, or happy that we "overachieved" and made it to the AFC Championship game.

 

Next year is our year, next year we must win the Superbowl, everything else is a complete and utter failure.

 

 

[Flash7]

Win the AFC South, simply because of Luck. Other than that, it's all the luck of the draw in the playoffs.

[Smonroe]

For me, It's Superbowl or bust.

 

No more of this crap where we're just happy the Colts made it to the divisional round of the playoffs, or happy that we "overachieved" and made it to the AFC Championship game.

 

Next year is our year, next year we must win the Superbowl, everything else is a complete and utter failure.

And if we don't? I mean personally, for you.

My life will go on, I'll still be a Colts fan.

[12isthenew18]

1. win div 2. earn a bye 3. win superbowl

[Nadine]

For me, It's Superbowl or bust.

 

No more of this crap where we're just happy the Colts made it to the divisional round of the playoffs, or happy that we "overachieved" and made it to the AFC Championship game.

 

Next year is our year, next year we must win the Superbowl, everything else is a complete and utter failure.

I think that's always the mind set

[JColts72]

Win AFCC at Home then onward to Super Bowl.

[21isSuperman]

I think it's time to start talking Super Bowl.  This year, my expectation was make it to the AFCCG and they did.  We got blown out, but they made it there.  I think we can start talking Super Bowl now.  Expectations need to go up, standards need to go up, we need a really good offseason in terms of free agency and the draft.  I don't think we're as far away from the Super Bowl as people think.

 

Next year, I expect us to get one of the top 2 seeds in the AFC and make it to the Super Bowl (or at the very least make the AFCCG very close and competitive).  11-5 seasons are great, but we need to break through that 11 win ceiling and get to 12 or 13 wins

[Stephen]

I expect us to go 15-1 with the lone loss being a blowout by the pats

[tomloge]

I expect that Trent Richardson will finally learn our system.  LOL

[IndyD4U]

I think it's time to start talking Super Bowl.  This year, my expectation was make it to the AFCCG and they did.  We got blown out, but they made it there.  I think we can start talking Super Bowl now.  Expectations need to go up, standards need to go up, we need a really good offseason in terms of free agency and the draft.  I don't think we're as far away from the Super Bowl as people think.

 

Next year, I expect us to get one of the top 2 seeds in the AFC and make it to the Super Bowl (or at the very least make the AFCCG very close and competitive).  11-5 seasons are great, but we need to break through that 11 win ceiling and get to 12 or 13 wins

 

That's the same boat that I am in.

 

Year four it all needs to come together. Hopefully Grigs gives us the few pieces we are lacking

[pgt_rob]

Another 11-5 season. (always 1 loss in there that was a give away). Probably make it to the Divisional Round or AFCCG and lose. I feel like we are 2-3 years out yet for a Superbowl. Need more talent on O-Line, RB, WR, and DEF.

[SilentHill]

I think that's always the mind set

 

Ah, that is always the team's mindset, but not the posters here. A lot of people were just happy to make the AFC championship game this season.

[Dustin]

Super Bowl or bust. 

[SilentHill]

And if we don't? I mean personally, for you.

My life will go on, I'll still be a Colts fan.

 

Oh i'll be fine, it's only a game, but you can bet it wont be all rainbows and roses.

[ColtStronger]

I expect us to go 15-1 with the lone loss being a blowout by the pats

just cant get over that hump huh?  I hope your joking!  If we win 15 games surely we wouldn't still get blown out by Pats, right? 

[Superman]

For me, It's Superbowl or bust.

 

No more of this crap where we're just happy the Colts made it to the divisional round of the playoffs, or happy that we "overachieved" and made it to the AFC Championship game.

 

Next year is our year, next year we must win the Superbowl, everything else is a complete and utter failure.

 

I don't think that represents many people on this site.

[ColtStronger]

Id say 13-3 #1 seed and a SB birth.  It seems we have taken things 1 step at a time, so if we continue the pattern, we will be in the SB next year and win it in 2 (sarcasm).  In all honesty I think they will be a very serious contender next year!

[coltsfanatic24]

Next year will be the toughest schedule this team has had in the Luck era. We have to go up against some good QB's. Brady, Brees, Big Ben, Ryan, Cam, Tannehill, and possibly Manning. We also have the Texans 2x and Rex Ryan will make things tough on Luck. That's 10 games that could go either way and the Colts usually don't play good against good QB's.

 

I think the winner of the AFC South will win 9 games, there's just too many good QB's on the schedule. I also don't think we'll sweep the division again. My expectations aren't very high for this team, I expect them to take a step back next year. 

[Nadine]

Ah, that is always the team's mindset, but not the posters here. A lot of people were just happy to make the AFC championship game this season.

Oh I see, you're drawing a line in the sand.  What are you going to do or say if the Colts don't win the superbowl next year?

[Superman]

Keep beating bad teams, stop losing to good teams (especially in blowouts), win the division, make the playoffs, reach the AFCCG. At that point, it's all about how the ball bounces. I think expecting a SB berth is unfair.

[Jason_]

Ah, that is always the team's mindset, but not the posters here. A lot of people were just happy to make the AFC championship game this season.

 

um, we should have been happy to make the championship game this year.

[HungarianColtsFan]

First we should competitive with teams considered as elite...SB can only come after that.

[Flash7]

My expectations for the team in 2015 are not important. Irsay's expectations are.

 

I think Irsay will want to see a better run game, a better O-line, and a better defense. If not, I think after next year we will see many changes in coaching/GM. Luck can protect jobs only for so long.

[Nesjan3]

I think its time for Grigson to take us to the next level, he needs to nail this draft like he did with the Luck draft, a few FA signings. This team is maturing and getting better, (except against the pats lol). I Think we make the AFCC game again next year except with a bye this time and we will at least give the Pats a run for there money. Realistically if Grigson can have two solid drafts and two solid FAs, lock up Luck, Hilton and few others to contracts, then within 3 years we should be the team to beat in the AFC

[The Fish]

I think 11-5 and a wild card win is probably the expectation. This squad is in a sorta of talent purgatory. Better than most of the NFL, but the top 5 teams are clearly better. The last two years there has been 3 games each season where this was clear. What I don't understand is how they have won games against good teams (GB year one, Seattle year 2, SF year 2, Denver x2), but just can't compete other times (Cardinals last year, Cowboys, Patriots x4, Steelers, Bengals last year)?

Is it the result of teams having enough info to game plan better? 

[mahagga73]

The Texans have a very good coach and maybe a better overall roster right now. If they ever get any kind of consistent QB play we could be in trouble. The Colts as of right now are pretenders. That could change, lets see what they do to get better. They are not a SB team right now.

[jvan1973]

Oh i'll be fine, it's only a game, but you can bet it wont be all rainbows and roses.

Won't be rainbows and roses where?

[adamthyst]

I want to get back in the playoffs first before I think about a Super Bowl.

[CanuckColt]

I expect the Colts will make the playoffs and win a game or two...similar to this year but that's it.

Pagano and Pep are not getting us into the SB game let alone win it.

[Jason_]

For me, It's Superbowl or bust.

 

No more of this crap where we're just happy the Colts made it to the divisional round of the playoffs, or happy that we "overachieved" and made it to the AFC Championship game.

 

Next year is our year, next year we must win the Superbowl, everything else is a complete and utter failure.

 

Well that's just ridiculous.  But let's say the Colts do win the SB next year...then what are the expectations after that?  A SB every year or any year that doesn't end with a SB win is a complete and utter failure?

[Gavin]

Way to early to have any expectations for next year, Lots of things can and will happen between now and then

[#12]

Unless Houston finds a QB, we should still be able to win the division.  If Manning retires or fails to return to form, on a given day, outside of New England, we can beat any of the other potential playoff teams - Cincinnati, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, SD, KC, etc.  Of course, on a given day, we could also go one and done against any of them.  New England?  I'm afraid the only way we get past them is if they suffer a rash of injuries or someone else beats them.  This team isn't quite Super Bowl or bust material. 

[TKnight24]

A coaching staff that makes in game adjustments........

[throwing BBZ]

For me, It's Superbowl or bust.

 

No more of this crap where we're just happy the Colts made it to the divisional round of the playoffs, or happy that we "overachieved" and made it to the AFC Championship game.

 

Next year is our year, next year we must win the Superbowl, everything else is a complete and utter failure.

 

 

 

Next year, If we don`t change D -coordinator and O-Line coach more of the same. Maybe the playoffs and 1 playoff win if our opponent is decimated by injury, again.

[Jason_]

A coaching staff that makes in game adjustments........

 

yep, and we have that.  try again

[Superman]

yep, and we have that.  try again

 

How can one know whether the staff makes adjustments if one doesn't watch the games?

[SilentHill]

Oh I see, you're drawing a line in the sand.  What are you going to do or say if the Colts don't win the superbowl next year?

 

Protest outside the stadium.

[SilentHill]

Won't be rainbows and roses where?

 

Anywhere.

[ProblChld32]

Im calling 14-2 and we hoist the Lombardi that are my expectations. 

[SilentHill]

Well that's just ridiculous.  But let's say the Colts do win the SB next year...then what are the expectations after that?  A SB every year or any year that doesn't end with a SB win is a complete and utter failure?

 

Much like the Manning years, yes.