I was a huge supporter of him coming in and will remain that way despite the outcome. I loved the trade, still love it and will even if we duplicate 4-12 this year. I hope for a whole lot more but the past few days have brought me down to earth on the expectations.

I still think we have catapulted into the AFC top 6, so playoffs should be there but I think we’re closing to 9 wins than we are to 11.

The catch by Elam was spectacular, so I won’t pin much of that on Favre but overall #4 looks too sluggish. I understand age, just back, etc etc etc. but I’d just expect more fire from this guy. When push comes to shove, it’s only Sundays that matter- so let’s hope he still has some magic left.

The other reasons for my diminishing outlook is the defense. Gholston looks soft against the better lineman and overall I’m concered about the D-Line. Our O-Line looks much improved, so maybe they are making the defense look a little worse but the ends are getting no push and I think too much was made early of Jenkins- he doesn’t look like an anchor who can make this defense superb.

Harris and Barton have looked good but Pace/Gholston need to work on the pass coverage and really develop an explosive move to get through elite lineman.

Although sitll very positive, today did disappoint.