interesting analogy. it's not so much optimistic as it is just letting it play out as it will and leaving the past behind. sure you can compare past records but past teams are not going to be the same as the present team. too many differences with players and coaches. one thing I am so far confident in is the new regime and the process as well as the thought that they finally may have a competent FO? that in itself should give some the hope that they finally may be turning the corner?
as it stands, game 9 at home against the saints, then go from there.