[More Cowbell]

Gore I think could have a big year, and his hand injury shouldn't have an effect on his play. Alex Smith could be very good, but I don't think he has anyone to throw to.

I also think their defense is pretty bad.

Obviously, I disagree with you and think that they won't be very good. probably below average, .500 would be very generous.

Don't sell the Niners short. They finished 7-9 last year with a young team that will continue to improve, then they signed Nate Clements and drafted Patrick Willis. On the contrary, Seattle is getting old, and Alexander is really starting to show some age. Arizona may be improving, but they're not there yet, and St. Louis is in a holding pattern. In what I see as a weak division, SF has as good a chance as any team to win it.