We are two weeks away from the start of the 2009 NFL season, so I figure that it’s time for the Official RickRickert.com NFL Preview.  During the season I do a Survivor Pool, Picks Pool (pick each time that will win and rank them 1-16), and some sports betting.  After listening to last weeks BS Report with Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders, I decided to purchase the Football Outsiders Almanac for the 2009 season.  What an a great read, highly recommended for any football fan that knows how to read, so there won’t be many Packer fans buying it.  As long as professional football is a relevant sport in the US, I will plan continue to purchase it.  Here’s what I’m looking for this season:

So I’m looking for the San Diego v Philladelphia Super Bowl in 2009.  New England has the easiest schedule in the NFL again this season, so it won’t be difficult for them to pump out a great record, but that won’t help them in the playoffs.  To win it all this year….. wow, I don’t know.  I really don’t like San Diego or Norv Turner, so I really don’t want to pick them.  I didn’t even want to pick them but I don’t know who else to pick.  Pittsburgh again?  Can Indy really do it with a new coach??    On the opposited side, I think it all depends on how Favre clicks with Vikings offense.  Everybody already knows the the Vikings defense is the best in the NFC, maybe best in the league, and that Adrian Peterson is the best running back, but will we having a passing game?  Can we play outdoors in November and December?  Could we secure home-field throughout the playoffs?  Can Favre play more than 12 games?  That’s why I need to go with a team with a proven QB like Donovan McNabb.

Preseason bets that I’m looking at right now:
Regular Season Wins:
Arizona Under 8.5
Buffalo Under 7.5
Chicago Over 8.5
Denver Under 7
Green Bay Under 9
Indianapolis Over 10
Jacksonville Over 8
Miami Under 7
Philadelphia Over 9.5
San Diego Over 9.5
San Francisco Under 7
Seattle Over 8

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