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Old 08-23-2010, 05:46 PM
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Hey everyone, I'm fairly new here and this is my first "my plays" thread. I thought I'd post my pre-season plays and see what you guys think. If I add any, I will edit this post.

NY Giants to win Super Bowl 25/1
Yeah, it's a homer pick. Let's just get that out of the way.

I really like this year's team. I feel like the Giants have drafted better than anyone over the past three years and this is the year it pays off. The D-Line and secondary were hit hard by injuries last year but the talent is there. The running game should be better (again, injuries hit last year) and the passing game was really good and should only get better with the emergence of Hakeem Nicks.

Bengals UNDER 8 wins +115
Hate to say it, but Carson Palmer looks to be in severe decline. Hell, half of the offense might be declining. Can Ced Benson carry the load again? Can Antonio Bryant step in and become their sorely needed deep threat? Eh. I hate their offense this year. The defense did an admirable job, but when Peko was hurt, they had trouble stopping the run.

With two teams in the division that should finish much better than they did last year, and a third that closed 09 with four in a row, I just don't see the Bengals maintaining a .500 record.

Chiefs OVER 6.5 wins -135
Wish I got a better line back when I played it, but regardless, I'm feeling super confident here. They have young talent, but just look at that schedule. That's the kind of schedule mediocre teams make the playoffs with!

Steelers OVER 8.5 even
Polamalu's return instantly returns the defense to the league's elite. I think Mendenhall allows them to tread water during Ben's suspension, then they take the division late in the year. No way they finish .500 or below.
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Old 08-23-2010, 05:49 PM
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Welcome, I like your 3 picks......and BOL with the Homer pick, Hope to see you there..!
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Welcome to the site & those look like some nice picks.
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