With this team, you can't help but temper your optimism. 2 seasons ago it was 4-1, a season ago it was 6-2, this year it was Mario and the defense that only tried weeks 2,3,9-13. Past experience dictates you shoot down every pie in the sky optimist lest you let this backstabbing team build you up for another disappointment.
That being said with no meddling owner, a decent coach signing and a competent QB drafted, my tone might change.