Finally! The wait is over!
Pick: SF 49ers -3
Pick: Detroit Lions +7
Why: This line looks crazy to me. The Bears shouldnt be 7 points favorite against nobody in the league. Take a look at 2009 Bears, what do you like about them? Their backfield is not improved, Cutler has proved he’s not a good QB and when your wide receivers cant get enough separation or protect their routes you are not in good shape. Now take a look at Detroit: Jahvid Best is one of the best running backs to come to this organization in a LONG time, he is the real deal. Stattford with Megatron and Burleson should be more productive. Also the Lions D just got up a grade with Suh, this guy is a beast, cant be stopped, tell me what do you think its going to happen to Cutler with this kind of pass rush? Pick Detroit.
Pick: Colts -2
Why: When was the last time Peyton Manning lost a regular season game? A week 1 game? When was the last time you saw the Texans beat the Colts? I cant remember and I dont think this is going to change sunday. Bob Sanders is back and this guy can do it all, he can pass rush, he can get to the running back before the linebackers, he can cover the pass and he is healthy. I dont think Texans young RB will be enough of a threat to Colts D and they will be able to focus on guarding Johnson. Manning has more weapons than ever at wide receivers. Even if this game gets close, you know 4th quarter belongs to Peyton.
Good Luck,
Paulie.