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Old 08-11-2009, 09:50 PM
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Cleveland Browns UNDER 7 wins

Bodog has the line at 7 and it is minus -200. I can get much better juice on different sites, but the total is lowered.

Someone tell me how this can't hit. I hate to lay -200, but I can't see this team winning more than 4 games. Besides having a new coach, I can't see one positive to this team right now. Their defense sucks, they lost key weapons on offense, and their running game is abysmal. Plus (and this is the main thing I look at when predicting team UNDER wins) their offensive line is attrocious.

Before I even looked I assumed the line would be no higher than 5. I'm shocked it is at 7.

P.S. I also like Oakland UNDER 5.5 (why not, they go UNDER every year) and Buffalo UNDER 7.5 (Offensive line concerns and Lynch's suspension will not help. Also think TO will suck this year but that may just be me).

Not gonna bet that much on these, but I think I will lay a bit down on Cleveland.

Just curious if anyone had any thoughts on Cleveland? I do like Quinn, but with that offensive line I don't think he can do too much.
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:53 PM
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like oakland over, easy schedule....agree on browns
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:57 PM
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I have Browns going 6-10 so I also agree. GL this season!
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Old 08-12-2009, 03:38 PM
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Looking at the schedule, I like the Under 7 wins quite a bit ! GL Scotty...
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Old 08-13-2009, 11:00 AM
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I dont know if under 7 -200 is the best line out there but football wise this bet seems wise

I heard a report from camp that Brady secretly gave the offensive hand signals to the D

when Anderson was QB lol, cheater

heres the link

doesnt seem like chemistry is good already in the lockerroom

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...laims-surface/
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Old 08-13-2009, 12:23 PM
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Cleveland is not as bad as you might think. I'm not a big Mangini fan, but I do like how he is putting the roster together and changing the culture that seems to surround the team. What plagued the Browns most last season were injuries and lack of depth. They had 8 starters banged up that missed significant training camp to start the season and just never recovered. Anderson seems to get most of the blame for last seasons abysmal performance, but the fact of the matter is, none of the Pro Bowlers from 07 played to that level in 08, including Joe Thomas, who managed to find his way to Hawaii.

Ive been around the Browns for the last 3 years, and have attended 6 sessions so far this season. The defense will be better, scheme, depth, and health will dictate that. Lewis is healthy, I see 1200 yds and 10 tds if he remains healthy. The offensive line concerns me, Hadnot going down hurts, not really sure yet with Tucker, but it does appear that Mack just isn't ready to start at center, looks like Fraley will be back there, which tells me this won't be a loss season. He isn't just going to start Mack and let him learn and grow as the season progresses.

I was very high on Leggett last year watching him grow on the practice squad, I thought when camp started, Robiskie would start opposite Edwards. Truth is, he and Massaquoi have been terribly inconsistent. Fuerry has been great in the slot and Cribbs has really looked good. He should have had a much bigger role last season. Davis will surpass Harrison in my opinion. Mangini will play the best players.

The QB situation holds the key. I think Anderson is the better QB, he gives you more options, can make all the throws, and his biggest problem has been his decision making. Quinn has not outperformed Anderson in camp, it truly has been about even, with Anderson in my opinion just looking better more. Both seem to be looking over their shoulders. I say start Quinn in game 1 and let him play the whole game, do the same with Anderson in game 2, that way they both face every possible game situation and circumstance. The starter gets game 3 and let the backups closeout the pre-season.

I say hold off on that bet til after seeing them play the first 2 games, who the QB ultimately is to start the season will give you a better indication of which way to go.
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Old 08-13-2009, 12:27 PM
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Can anyone post the schedule
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Old 08-13-2009, 12:29 PM
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Quote:
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Can anyone post the schedule
lol, you can post it


its on espn.com
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cbspsportsline.com
yahoo.com

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