Guesstimating, trying to read Tarot cards or tea leaves are some of the fun aspects of being a fan and what make the off season in this day and age engaging.
I seen the bad, experienced the good, sad when we get to a level we feel entitled hopeful when we have sucked and go a new direction.
What makes my favorite sport and team such a great experience.
All of you from whatever side of the opinion table you come from also enhances that experience, doesn't matter if I agree or not, the different perspectives, the off the deep end posts show the passion and level of feelings you all have for the team, the rose colored glasses perspectives tells me your just completely bought in lock stock and barrel and don't, can't , won't see something because you have got so close to the situation.
As hard as it is some days taking a step back and appreciating the fan base and team as a whole as Champions or also ran's at any given time makes the ride worth taking another turn on.