The record is what the record is. Thank goodness. I'd have PAID for 5-2 after 7 games.
But, IF you were a fan of one of the 31 other teams, what would your opinion of this team be? Take in the counter view as if you were a Browns fan or a (ugh) Jets fan.
AND if I was a fan of one of those 31 other teams, I would say we're a team that can lose to absolutely anybody, and beat almost anybody, but that we are still a big step down from the top tier of the AFC. I'd view us a pretty unbalanced squad (D to O) and if somebody asked me if the QB really scares me....I'd have to say no, he really doesn't. If I was a Baltimore fan looking at a home playoff game vs us on Wildcard Weekend....I'd feel pretty confident. I'd say, we're still a team that is not ready for primetime, so to speak.
Still, near the top of the 2nd tier of AFC teams...that's progress, and hopefully that arc keeps bending up. I ain't complaining!