The San Francisco 49ers still haven’t picked a starting quarterback who can direct the club to some level of success, while colorful sometimes tumultuous Coach Mike Singletary returns. The Niners finished second in the AFC West with a 7-9 record. NFL oddsmakers at Bodog.com have the San Francisco 49ers at 50/1 odds to win Super Bowl XLIV. Be sure to get your San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XLIV Odds, Picks & Prediction in now at Bodog.com
The Niners are struggling between QB Alex Smith and QB Shaun Hill. Hill has a legitimate chance to beat out Smith, who started the first half of the 2008 season. Smith went 2-5 during seven games in the 2007-08 season throwing for 914 yards with two TD’s but four interceptions, while Shaun Hill played nine games going 5-3 with 13 TD’s after throwing for 2,046 yards. RB Frank Gore had a breakout season with 1,036 rushing yards and six TD’S. The wide receiving unit was another weakness ranked 13th.The drafting of WR Michael Crabtree was the perfect way to improve their passing game. Crabtree played college football for Texas Tech, where he received recognition as one of the nation's most prolific wide receivers. He was a 2007 unanimous first-team All-American and the winner of the 2007 and 2008 Paul Warfield and Biletnikoff Awards, which are given to the nation's top college receiver. If he matures quickly and develops as a go to playmaker, he could help Vernon Davis fulfill his potential and steady Isaac Bruce see easier schemes. They all need someone to get them the ball though, and it will be interesting to see who wins command, Smith or Hill.
On defense young Patrick Willis is the undisputed leader of the defense already, he had 141 tackles, 109 solo and 32 assisted. With help from LB Takeo Spikes and in the backfield from Nate Clements and Michael Lewis, there are some solid pieces in place. The toughness and schemes preached Mike Singletary it may help their defense grow some balls. The club needs more consistency and stability, and need to prevent collapses and lapses that lead to big plays. If Singletary can motivate and coach up the unit enough, the defense has enough talent to be above average. Their defense did well in total yards allowed and against the rush, but they need to improve on pass defense and points against.
Odds to win AFC West – 11/4
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