I'm in the camp that this team has severely underperformed this year based on their level of talent. As Patler pointed out, the defense and special teams are better than last year, the running game is beginning to round into shape. I think they have treated at least 2 of their losses as a kind of training camp to improve their passing game. My feeling is that if they decide to use their superior personnel to run the ball, use their defense and special teams to win the field position battle, they will win at least 10 games and go into the playoffs with some momentum. If they have success running the ball against nickel defenses and decide to force their undermanned passing game, we'll have trouble winning more than 9. I expect every game to be close, but I have confidence in this coaching staff. I hope it isn't misplaced.