The last 2 seasons showed an upward trend in "butts in the seats". Arte is banking on this trend to continue despite a marquee off season over pay. If Arte can pull it off during a rebuild it will validate the "best trade is sometimes the one you don't make" mentality.
On the other hand, a regression to 2021 levels may be the more likely scenario.
in addition, Vegas has the Halos pegged for a 72.5 win season which would be their worst full season since 2019.
It will take a gritty effort combined with a relatively healthy year to exceed expectations. But stranger things have happened. We will see what the first 20 brings.
4-16 ?
7-13 ?
11-9 ?