Guess our record after the draft

[funktacious2]

5-11. Who knows?

[Qwiz]

I would have said 4-12 before the draft but now that Cleveland has big #3, I'm thinking 3-13.

[DaColtDemon]

I said 12-4 before the draft and I'll continue with 12-4 after the draft.

that's the spirit !!

[Vance]

11-5

Oh. You meant the Colts.

:ashamed:

[GAColt]

Look at this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Indianapolis_Colts_season

With a supporting cast of Marvin Harrison and Marshall Faulk and 2 TEs in Dilger and Pollard, it still took some time for Peyton to build some chemistry. Even if Fleener has played with Luck, the playbook will be different and it will take time, we need to be a little bit patient with our expectations too.

We did not score 17 points till the 5th game. So, I am tempering our offensive expectations till we are a few games into the season. The D may have to win some early games for us. It is good to have higher expectations but I just wanted to throw the above facts from Peyton's rookie season to point out the offense might take a few games to get into gear.

It's a completely different league now than 1998. The two cant be compared. Look at Newton's rookie year. He will be good, but will never get to the level Peyton is. QB's are more prepared to play as rookies than 10 yrs ago.

[dpete]

7-9

[GAColt]

I wouldn't be surprised to be anywhere from 6-10 to 9-7. I would be more surprised to have less than 6 wins than to have more than 9.

We will have the biggest increase in wins from 2011 than any team in the NFL.

[ColtsReign]

Before draft, I said 6-10 being hopefully optimistic. Now I think 6-10 realistically. Being hopefully optimistic...I say 8-8.

[Jules]

9-7

What I said before the draft: 9-7

Might be a 6th seed if LUCK falls our way.

So be it, we can all predict whatever we want.

9 wins has been my hunch for a while for some reason. I don't know why either. Maybe I need to think of more numbers.

[oldunclemark]

the past never accurately predicts the future

...we have good talent on offense now...and that's what its all about

...7-9....but the goal is always to make the playoffs and 9-7 makes the playoffs..

so we're going to be close

[Scott Pennock]

Sep 9 @Chicago Lose Sep 16 Minnesota Lose Sep 23 Jacksonville Win Week 4 BYE Oct 7 Green Bay Lose Oct 14 @N.Y. Jets Lose Oct 21 Cleveland Lose Oct 28 @Tennessee Win Nov 4 Miami Win Nov 8 @Jacksonville Lose Nov 18 @New England Lose Nov 25 Buffalo Lose Dec 2 @Detroit Lose Dec 9 Tennessee Win Dec 16 @Houston Lose Dec 23 @Kansas City Win Dec 30 Houston Win

[ALuck>RG3]

I am hoping for 9-7 and higher but I know that's not gonna happen so ill be happy with another 1st overall pick

[Jules]

Somewhere between 0 and 16 wins is a great bet.

[Horseshoe]

12-4 ez

[alwaysright]

7-9 at best, 4-10 at worst.

[Jules]

In all honesty I think it's safe to say they LIKELY win more then last year. Even if it's 3 or 4 wins. Win or lose, would just be nice to see them competitive. Hungry. Improving.

Colts play some tough teams next year.

But, I am optimistic.

I won't be shocked if they lose any game. I probably won't be shocked if they win any game either unless it's say at NE or something. That would be too good to be true if that happened. ;)

[Warhorse]

Said 5-11 before the draft and sticking to that prediction after the draft. We picked up some nice young talent but it is just that young talent. There will be some growing pains as they learn, try to develop chemistry and discover their team identity.

"..........same as the old boss"

[BrentMc11]

We'll be 0-1, then 2-1, then 5-5 and we'll finish at 7-9

I am with oldunclemark.......7-9 unless injuries hit key teams again like the Texans....as well as other opponents. (and of course our own.)

[Poster X]

I said 4-12 before, but a extra win or two is very possible. The schedule isn't that tough.

[ruksak]

16-0 duh!

Change that "duh" to a "durrr"....lol

Seriously though....I am much encouraged after the draft. I'm feelin between 7-9 and 9-7.....so if my math skills are still sharp, thats 8-8. I got a feeling we're going to be looking back after the 2012 season and seeing a handful of "shoulda won" games.

Look for the defense to surprise people. I believe the state of our defense seemed worse than it is, and our lack of defensive focus in the draft is partially attributable to confidence in our current players by the staff.

For fans, being patient with Luck is key. I have a feeling that many folks are going to be unduly harsh on the kid.

[SteelCityColt]

I thought this being a 2 year plan we were dumping this season as well so we can trade the #1 next year

Seriously I'll go for the 7-9 area but I think a lot depends on the early games, if you get momentum then hey these guys with confidence will do some damage. However as well well know, injuries can make everything go out the window so fingers crossed.

[Juanjo]

5 - 11 is my bet.

[ruksak]

However as well well know, injuries can make everything go out the window so fingers crossed.

Really hoping to keep that O-line upright. The development of Stonzo and Ijalana was seriously stunted with their injuries last year.

I'm worried about the SS position. That position has been in auto-pilot since Bob's DPOY season.

[chad72]

It's a completely different league now than 1998. The two cant be compared. Look at Newton's rookie year. He will be good, but will never get to the level Peyton is. QB's are more prepared to play as rookies than 10 yrs ago.

True, it is a different league.

But no rookie had done what Cam Newton had done since 1998 despite the league being considerably different, that is what is being missed here. I am just asking folks not to expect Cam Newton like numbers. Luck may be ready to play but if previous years with Peyton tell us anything, even the ones after 2005 suggest much, the O starts more slowly than D. The D has to react, the O has to have more timing be in sync, that is the case with every single team, even with vet. QBs.

The reason the offensive numbers across the league were off the charts were because a lot of Ds could not get a majority of their complex schemes in like years past when they started faster than the O, mainly because of the lockout. That gave the Os an advantage. It was ridiculous, the offensive numbers with so many 4000 yard passers. I bet we do not see that again this year. You will not have a 5000 yard passer this year, in all likelihood, IMO this year.

[tfunky14]

9-7, mark it..

[NagelHausForge]

My pessemistic prediction is 3-13.

My realistic prediction is 5-11.

My optimistic prediction is 8-8.

My homer prediction is 10-6.

[Coach_Clancy]

good luck being any better than peyton's first year at 3-13. no OL and a swiss cheese run defense.......

[gacker65]

3-13 at best.

[Ohio Colt]

I don't think we will be a wildcard or anything but 7-9 is within reach

[#12]

6-10

[Mitch]

I said 6-10 pre-draft, I'm going to stick to it. I think we had one of the best drafts in the NFL and love what pags/grigs did. I'm excited for next year and to be competitive again. Plus it's better to expect less and get more than expect more and get less

[Gregore]

9-7 and just missing the playoffs. Next season we'll go 10-6 or 11-5, just barely make the playoffs, and lose in the first round. The season after that.....watch out for the colts! They'll go deep into the playoffs, probably just missing making the superbowl. The season after that, they'll make it to the superbowl.

[FightLikeSin]

6-10

All wins come at home.

W vs Titans - Wimbley is scary but you can still pass on them all day. Finnegan is gone now too...good news for us.

W vs Jags - We might beat them twice, but I'll just say 1 win at home. It's the Jags.

W vs Texans - They aren't allowed to win at Lucas Oil. Ever. It's a rule.

W vs Vikings - Ponder was alright, but they still rely on AP too much and Harvin always has a headache...so I see a W.

W vs Browns - Brandon Weeden. Enough said.

W vs Dolphins - Please let them start Tannehill! Their best QB is Matt Moore...