19-4(+41 units)...(last two weeks)
Throwing these out early for discussion, I might change these tommorow as i research them more,comments are VERY welcome
STEELERS-10(1 unit)injuries! Plain and simple Its hard to gamble on a team as beat up as the Giants.....If Pittsburgh just runs runs runs they will cover this 10 point line as the Giants cannot stop a running game...BUT ....There is a angle to this that i dont like for Pittsburgh, Giants Def Cord. was fired by Cower last year and the players want to Win this game with Defense to pay Cower back for his dissing Lewis......
With Lewis, the current Giants defensive coordinator, the Steelers "D" was ranked ninth, seventh and first, respectively, the last three seasons. But he was still fired on Jan.6 by Bill Cowher for still-unexplained reasons, which caused the Atlanta Falcons, who were considering Lewis for their head coaching position, to cancel a second interview with him the next day.
Think Lewis wants a piece of Cowher and his team?
"I know deep down in Tim Lewis' heart he wants to win this game," defensive tackle Norman Hand said. "He may not say that it means a lot, but I know it means a lot to him."
That is a factor that I really dont like to bet into! These players love Lewis and i look for them to step up sat and slow the run
...... Deion Sanders ripped the Giants' effort in Sunday's 37-14 loss, saying, "It was almost like you're playing against a team that couldn't wait until the season is over.".....Well i dont think thats the case in this game because of the Lewis factor AND the Deion comments
Linebacker Barrett Green will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday, ending his troubled season. His replacement on the weak side would be Nick Greisen, who is battling a sprained left ankle but practiced yesterday.
Four other key players did not practice and are doubtful: tackle Norman Hand (groin), safety Gibril Wilson (shoulder), guard Chris Snee (inflamed gland) and receiver Jamaar Taylor (quad).
Snee remained hospitalized early yesterday. Coach Tom Coughlin said the swollen gland in the rookie's jaw might be the result of a virus. .....The Steelers have not been a Big Time killer of teams on the road and the biggest spread was a 10 point win over Miami....They havnt dominated with Big point wins on the road
12/05 at Jacksonville -3 17-16
11/21 at Cincinnati -5 19-14
10/17 at Dallas +3 24-20
09/26 at Miami +1.5 13-3
09/19 at Baltimore +3.5 13-30
For the Steelers, linebacker Clark Haggans (groin) is out. Receiver Plaxico Burress (hamstring), tailback Duce Staley (hamstring) and linebacker James Farrior (shoulder) are questionable and did not practice.
Warner might get inserted at some point...Im hoping that wont be the case....Most likely in the 4th....That would probably be the"Backdoor" cover.....The Giants are really a terrible banged up team and Pittsburgh has to keep the momentum up but i wouldnt chance spotting more then 10....... New York has failed to cover its last six games and is 6-19-1 against the spread in its previous 26 contests whewwwwwwwwww thats bad...small play 1 unit
WASH-5.5(1Units)Lots of Drama with the 49ers this past week!....Coach Dennis Erickson is not going to the University of Mississippi, but does that mean he will be staying with the San Francisco 49ers?
Erickson met Tuesday evening with Mississippi officials before returning to his 49ers office to continue preparations for Saturday's game against the Washington Redskins. At that point, there were questions whether Erickson would be on the sideline for that game......
Erickson sucks as a coach when he is focused on a game!!...The players wont step it up for him in this game!... At approximately 8 a.m., Erickson called a team meeting and announced to his players that he was staying on with the 49ers.
"Let's get to work," he said and left the room after a meeting that lasted less than a minute.....WAY TO FIRE UP THE TROOPS!! You idiot!.... lol whew this guy i never did like and i like him less now
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Then we have
?RB Kevan Barlow is not pleased that he won't be in the starting lineup Saturday against the Washington Redskins. First-year player Maurice Hicks gets his second career start after gaining 139 yards while Barlow was out with a concussion...... "Yeah, I was very disappointed," Barlow said. "I didn't agree with that. Do I want to be the starter? Do I deserve to be the starter? I think I deserve to be the starter."
However, 49ers coach Dennis Erickson thinks differently. Hicks will get his second NFL start because Erickson believes he deserves it.....What a idiot coach!
and....
?FB Fred Beasley, who has feuded with RB Kevan Barlow through the years, said Sunday he and the offensive line were offended by some of Barlow's recent comments. Barlow jokingly said he wanted the 49ers to use draft picks in each of the seven rounds to select offensive linemen. He added, "Nah, whatever helps the team win, whether it's the D-line, O-line, wide receiver, running back, whatever helps us win."
Barlow spoke Monday with Beasley and some members of the offensive line. He spoke with other offensive linemen on Tuesday as the 49ers began preparations to face the Redskins.
"Fred took it personal," Barlow said. "If I'd heard it the way he heard it, I'd be upset too. I apologize for a misunderstanding. I didn't apologize for what I said because none of those guys would've taken it personal if they'd heard the whole thing."
Anyone think this team will be focused?? But one thing about these 49er's....they got arizona down pat winning two over the cards 31-28
The Redskins own the league's No. 2 defense and SF has the 25th offense....Redskins are playing hard and the offense is picking it up.....CB Ahmed Plummer (bulging disk in his neck), C Jeremy Newberry (back) and LB Brandon Moore (ankle sprain) have all been placed on injured reserve......49er's just have had a cicus this week, I cant see them focused on playing Washington
?LB LaVar Arrington (knee) took a couple snaps with the first team Wednesday after working out with the scout team last week. There is a bit more optimism this week that he will return from a protracted absence.
?CB Shawn Springs (concussion) already has been ruled out of Saturday's 49ers game, though he was said to have suffered no serious injury from the blindside blow by Eagles FB Josh Parry.
?DE Demetric Evans (ankle) practiced Wednesday and is questionable for the 49ers game.
?WR Laveranues Coles (toe) practiced Wednesday and is probable for the 49ers game.
?C Cory Raymer (ankle) practiced Wednesday and is probable for the 49ers game.
?TE Robert Royal (back) practiced Wednesday and is probable for the 49ers game.
?WR James Thrash (hamstring) practiced Wednesday and is probable for the 49ers game.
The Redskins are 6-7 vs. the number, including 3-3 on the road. ? Washington has covered its last three games and has also covered its previous three road contests. ? The 49ers are 6-7 vs. the spread, including 2-4 at home. ? San Francisco has covered its last two games but has failed to cover its last three home contests
One thing that worries me here is did they leave it all on the field last week vs philly?....small play Wash 1 unit
Throwing these out early for discussion, I might change these tommorow as i research them more,comments are VERY welcome
STEELERS-10(1 unit)injuries! Plain and simple Its hard to gamble on a team as beat up as the Giants.....If Pittsburgh just runs runs runs they will cover this 10 point line as the Giants cannot stop a running game...BUT ....There is a angle to this that i dont like for Pittsburgh, Giants Def Cord. was fired by Cower last year and the players want to Win this game with Defense to pay Cower back for his dissing Lewis......
With Lewis, the current Giants defensive coordinator, the Steelers "D" was ranked ninth, seventh and first, respectively, the last three seasons. But he was still fired on Jan.6 by Bill Cowher for still-unexplained reasons, which caused the Atlanta Falcons, who were considering Lewis for their head coaching position, to cancel a second interview with him the next day.
Think Lewis wants a piece of Cowher and his team?
"I know deep down in Tim Lewis' heart he wants to win this game," defensive tackle Norman Hand said. "He may not say that it means a lot, but I know it means a lot to him."
That is a factor that I really dont like to bet into! These players love Lewis and i look for them to step up sat and slow the run
...... Deion Sanders ripped the Giants' effort in Sunday's 37-14 loss, saying, "It was almost like you're playing against a team that couldn't wait until the season is over.".....Well i dont think thats the case in this game because of the Lewis factor AND the Deion comments
Linebacker Barrett Green will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday, ending his troubled season. His replacement on the weak side would be Nick Greisen, who is battling a sprained left ankle but practiced yesterday.
Four other key players did not practice and are doubtful: tackle Norman Hand (groin), safety Gibril Wilson (shoulder), guard Chris Snee (inflamed gland) and receiver Jamaar Taylor (quad).
Snee remained hospitalized early yesterday. Coach Tom Coughlin said the swollen gland in the rookie's jaw might be the result of a virus. .....The Steelers have not been a Big Time killer of teams on the road and the biggest spread was a 10 point win over Miami....They havnt dominated with Big point wins on the road
12/05 at Jacksonville -3 17-16
11/21 at Cincinnati -5 19-14
10/17 at Dallas +3 24-20
09/26 at Miami +1.5 13-3
09/19 at Baltimore +3.5 13-30
For the Steelers, linebacker Clark Haggans (groin) is out. Receiver Plaxico Burress (hamstring), tailback Duce Staley (hamstring) and linebacker James Farrior (shoulder) are questionable and did not practice.
Warner might get inserted at some point...Im hoping that wont be the case....Most likely in the 4th....That would probably be the"Backdoor" cover.....The Giants are really a terrible banged up team and Pittsburgh has to keep the momentum up but i wouldnt chance spotting more then 10....... New York has failed to cover its last six games and is 6-19-1 against the spread in its previous 26 contests whewwwwwwwwww thats bad...small play 1 unit
WASH-5.5(1Units)Lots of Drama with the 49ers this past week!....Coach Dennis Erickson is not going to the University of Mississippi, but does that mean he will be staying with the San Francisco 49ers?
Erickson met Tuesday evening with Mississippi officials before returning to his 49ers office to continue preparations for Saturday's game against the Washington Redskins. At that point, there were questions whether Erickson would be on the sideline for that game......
Erickson sucks as a coach when he is focused on a game!!...The players wont step it up for him in this game!... At approximately 8 a.m., Erickson called a team meeting and announced to his players that he was staying on with the 49ers.
"Let's get to work," he said and left the room after a meeting that lasted less than a minute.....WAY TO FIRE UP THE TROOPS!! You idiot!.... lol whew this guy i never did like and i like him less now
.
Then we have
?RB Kevan Barlow is not pleased that he won't be in the starting lineup Saturday against the Washington Redskins. First-year player Maurice Hicks gets his second career start after gaining 139 yards while Barlow was out with a concussion...... "Yeah, I was very disappointed," Barlow said. "I didn't agree with that. Do I want to be the starter? Do I deserve to be the starter? I think I deserve to be the starter."
However, 49ers coach Dennis Erickson thinks differently. Hicks will get his second NFL start because Erickson believes he deserves it.....What a idiot coach!
and....
?FB Fred Beasley, who has feuded with RB Kevan Barlow through the years, said Sunday he and the offensive line were offended by some of Barlow's recent comments. Barlow jokingly said he wanted the 49ers to use draft picks in each of the seven rounds to select offensive linemen. He added, "Nah, whatever helps the team win, whether it's the D-line, O-line, wide receiver, running back, whatever helps us win."
Barlow spoke Monday with Beasley and some members of the offensive line. He spoke with other offensive linemen on Tuesday as the 49ers began preparations to face the Redskins.
"Fred took it personal," Barlow said. "If I'd heard it the way he heard it, I'd be upset too. I apologize for a misunderstanding. I didn't apologize for what I said because none of those guys would've taken it personal if they'd heard the whole thing."
Anyone think this team will be focused?? But one thing about these 49er's....they got arizona down pat winning two over the cards 31-28
The Redskins own the league's No. 2 defense and SF has the 25th offense....Redskins are playing hard and the offense is picking it up.....CB Ahmed Plummer (bulging disk in his neck), C Jeremy Newberry (back) and LB Brandon Moore (ankle sprain) have all been placed on injured reserve......49er's just have had a cicus this week, I cant see them focused on playing Washington
?LB LaVar Arrington (knee) took a couple snaps with the first team Wednesday after working out with the scout team last week. There is a bit more optimism this week that he will return from a protracted absence.
?CB Shawn Springs (concussion) already has been ruled out of Saturday's 49ers game, though he was said to have suffered no serious injury from the blindside blow by Eagles FB Josh Parry.
?DE Demetric Evans (ankle) practiced Wednesday and is questionable for the 49ers game.
?WR Laveranues Coles (toe) practiced Wednesday and is probable for the 49ers game.
?C Cory Raymer (ankle) practiced Wednesday and is probable for the 49ers game.
?TE Robert Royal (back) practiced Wednesday and is probable for the 49ers game.
?WR James Thrash (hamstring) practiced Wednesday and is probable for the 49ers game.
The Redskins are 6-7 vs. the number, including 3-3 on the road. ? Washington has covered its last three games and has also covered its previous three road contests. ? The 49ers are 6-7 vs. the spread, including 2-4 at home. ? San Francisco has covered its last two games but has failed to cover its last three home contests
One thing that worries me here is did they leave it all on the field last week vs philly?....small play Wash 1 unit
