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NFL Preview: Questions for Each Team Heading Into the Season
Published: July 24, 2009
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As we have already seen, there are plenty of NFL preview/prediction articles and slide shows written on this site, including one written by me.
This is not one of them.
I am here to pose one question to each team that may or may not determine the outcome of their season. I obviously know that there is more then one variable in the game of football that determines a teams’ success, but there are certain aspects that a team must succeed in.
I do have biases as to which teams i feel will be successful, but I will try to hide them. Today in this article, (almost) everyone has a shot!
* I am also going to assume Brett Favre will be in Minnesota
Arizona Cardinals: Can Kurt Warner have another 2008, or was that his last run?
Atlanta Falcons: Will Matt Ryan have a “sophomore slump” even with all those weapons?
Baltimore Ravens: How much of an affect will the loss of Rex Ryan have on your defensive success?
Buffalo Bills: Where San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Dallas failed, will you guys keep T.O. happy?
Carolina Panthers: Where has Jake Delhomme gone, and will he be back this season?
Chicago Bears: Will the Matt Forte show have an encore?
Cincinnati Bengals: Other than Chad Ochocinco, how are you going to get in the end zone?
Cleveland Browns: Will you guys please pick a quarterback?
Dallas Cowboys: No more excuses, will Tony Romo lead you to a playoff victory?
Denver Broncos: When the season starts, will you guys put the off season behind you?
Detroit Lions: How many wins can you guys get?
Green Bay Packers: How well will you transition from 4-3 to 3-4?
Houston Texans: You guys have higher expectations, can you meet them?
Indianapolis Colts: How far will a new coaching staff set you back?
Jacksonville Jaguars: Is Maurice Jones-Drew ready to carry the load in the running game?
Kansas City Chiefs: Is Matt Cassel a product of his environment or is he really that talented?
Miami Dolphins: Without the element of surprise, can the Wildcat Offense still be successful?
Minnesota Vikings: Does Brett Favre have your team’s best interests in mind?
New England Patriots: How much did Tom Brady lose in his time off?
New Orleans Saints: Can the rest of the team stay healthy and help Drew Brees get you back to the playoffs?
New York Giants: Will the return of Osi Umenyiora help offset an offense that will probably score less?
New York Jets: With a new, defensive minded coach, will your defense step up to the challenge?
Oakland Raiders: Are you making the right decision putting JaMarcus Russell in there over Jeff Garcia?
Philadelphia Eagles: Will Andy Reid correctly utilize all of those offensive weapons?
Pittsburgh Steelers: With a healthy Ben Roethlisberger, what is going to stop you from a repeat?
San Diego Chargers: Is LaDainain Tomlinson ready to get back to his former self?
San Francisco 49ers: Can your front four keep whichever QB you decide off the ground?
Seattle: Even if your healthy, will a new coach be able to get you back to the playoffs?
St. Louis Rams: You aren’t that talented (with the exception of Stephen Jackson), can you just play the season without embarrassing yourselves?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: You have some potential at the RB spot, are they ready to carry you?
Tennessee Titans: If Kerry Collins can’t produce like he did last year, is Vince Young finally ready?
Washington Redskins: After an up and down season, will you be able to find some consistency?
Please let me know how you feel about, not only the questions, but the format as well. If it is well received I may do a few during the season and a playoff edition.
San Francisco 49ers: A Look at Their Schedule and Predictions
Published: July 17, 2009
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Is this the dawn of the Mike Singletary era? In his first full season as head coach, can he make them serious contenders for an NFC West Title?
How will Michael Crabtree’s ankle hold up? Will his health make the 49ers regret drafting him? Will one of the OB’s step up and lead this offense?
These are all questions that will be answered during the course of the upcoming season. I don’t know the answer to them but I can predict how the 49ers season will fare.
Week 1: @ Arizona Cardinals
Not a blow out but i feel the Cardinals will take this one. They will want to start on a good note to try and prove last year was no fluke. 0-1
Week 2: v.s. Seattle Seahawks
I don’t think this will be a very good season for Seattle. 49ers take their 1st home game. 1-1
Week 3: @ Minnesota Vikings
With or with out Brett Favre the Minnesota Vikings will run to a victory. 1-2
Week 4: @ St. Louis Rams
The Rams will be fighting for 3rd place in the NFC West with Seattle. 49ers take this one pretty handily. 2-2
Week 5: v.s. Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta has too good an offense for 49ers defense. 49ers dealt worst loss of season so far. 2-3
Week 6: Bye Week
Hopefully they rest up, next three games are nothing to get excited about.
Week 7: @ Houston Texans
Like the 49ers, Houston is on the rise. Which team progresses faster? Houston. 2-4
Week 8: @ Indianapolis Colts
A down year for the Colts, however they are still better then 49ers, especially in Indy. 2-5
Week 9: v.s. Tennessee Titans
Rushing attack + more versatile offense= loss for 49ers. 2-6
Week 10: v.s. Chicago Bears
Seem to be getting some love from a lot of people. Why? 49ers end four game skid. 3-6
Week 11: @ Green Bay Packers
Playing in Lambeau used to be intimidating. Those days are over. 4-6
Week 12: v.s. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jags will be better then last year, the 49ers however are better. 5-6
Week 13: @ Seattle Seahawks
The 49ers get back to .500 with fourth win in a row against weaker team in weakest division. 6-6
Week 14: v.s. Arizona Cardinals
The 49ers will not drop 2 in a row to the Cardinals this year. 7-6
Week 15: @ Philadelphia Eagles
I picked the Eagles to win the NFC and losing to the 49ers will not get them there. 7-7
Week 16: v.s. Detroit Lions
The Lions will win some games this year. This will not be one of them. 8-7
Week 17: @ St. Louis Rams
The 49ers finish strong with a win in St. Louis who will finish last in NFC West. 9-7
I would be very surprised to look back at the end of the season and see that I went 16-0 on these picks. That is why I am saying, right now, that it will be +/- 1 game. I am confident that the 49ers can challenge the Cards for the Division Title.
Please let me know if you disagree with these picks or the final record for the 49ers.
