One play that really sticks out to me is St Louis -6.
San Fran was the worst team last year and don't seem to have improved too much. They also have a new coach which means it will take some time for players to adjust to his new schemes and plays. San Fran coach Nolan is a good defensive coordinator while at Baltimore, but his does not have the same quality of denfensive players as Baltimore, defenately no player that resembles Ray Lewis. And its more so San Fran's offense that needs the help. San Fran's investment in Alex Smith will not pay off right away after having a shaky pre-season. Thus Rattay will start. Starting TE Eric Johnson is listed as doubtful for the game. Wtih Rattay's number one target last year gone due to free agency, the recieving corps will need a lot of help. San Fran's new pickups on offensive line is the only bright side if any for this offense. Defensively San Fran should be pretty tough esp against the run.
For St. Louis offensively, they are loaded. With Bulger, Jackson, Holt, Bruce, and lets not forget about Faulk, who might even see some time as a receiver this season. Defensively, offseason moves to accuire linebackers should help St Louis with the run. With their star on defense being former Hawaii LB Pisa Tinoisamoa. However, they are still pretty weak in their secondary.
Overall I don't think San Fran will be able to hang with St. Louis' high powered offense. And I don't feel that Rattay and his receivers will be able to take advantage of St. Louis' weak secondary. I just hope that history does not repeat itsself in a simailar situation last year. In which Atlanta was a heavy fav in their opener and San Fran was able to keep it close.
Other plays I'm going with are Jax -3, Denver -5, and Dallas +4.5
San Fran was the worst team last year and don't seem to have improved too much. They also have a new coach which means it will take some time for players to adjust to his new schemes and plays. San Fran coach Nolan is a good defensive coordinator while at Baltimore, but his does not have the same quality of denfensive players as Baltimore, defenately no player that resembles Ray Lewis. And its more so San Fran's offense that needs the help. San Fran's investment in Alex Smith will not pay off right away after having a shaky pre-season. Thus Rattay will start. Starting TE Eric Johnson is listed as doubtful for the game. Wtih Rattay's number one target last year gone due to free agency, the recieving corps will need a lot of help. San Fran's new pickups on offensive line is the only bright side if any for this offense. Defensively San Fran should be pretty tough esp against the run.
For St. Louis offensively, they are loaded. With Bulger, Jackson, Holt, Bruce, and lets not forget about Faulk, who might even see some time as a receiver this season. Defensively, offseason moves to accuire linebackers should help St Louis with the run. With their star on defense being former Hawaii LB Pisa Tinoisamoa. However, they are still pretty weak in their secondary.
Overall I don't think San Fran will be able to hang with St. Louis' high powered offense. And I don't feel that Rattay and his receivers will be able to take advantage of St. Louis' weak secondary. I just hope that history does not repeat itsself in a simailar situation last year. In which Atlanta was a heavy fav in their opener and San Fran was able to keep it close.
Other plays I'm going with are Jax -3, Denver -5, and Dallas +4.5
