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To: Robert F. Newton who wrote (6044)	8/18/2001 7:00:12 PM
From: DSPetry	Respond to of 45639

Thats a little risky...We'll at least beat the skins twice ;-) At this point, I like Miami Over 8.5, Dallas Under 5.5* & Baltimore Under 10.5*

To: Robert F. Newton who wrote (6044)	8/31/2001 2:37:55 PM
From: Thomas M.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 45639

bowmans.com One team that really jumps out at me is Miami. They haven't had a QB with a healthy arm in several years, and yet they have stayed a winning team. With Fiedler being healthy now, he had a 110 rating at one point in the preseason, and Chan Gailey has said he can now install in his full offense. I am a huge fan of Chan Gailey. The guy has a knack for getting a running game going wherever he is. Their defense should be as great as always. All in all, I can't understand why this team that won 11 games last year is being given a number of only 8.5. No way this team finishes under .500. Another one that is amazingly underrated is the Falcons. Anyone who is paying attention to the league has the Falcons in the middle of the pack ~12th-16th. But, the people who aren't paying attention have them around 26th. Our defense looks outstanding right now. The offense looks to be improved on last year, but that must be proven on the field, given Reeves' poor offensive track record. All I can tell you guys is that this is recognized among Faclon insiders (all 3 of us -g-) as one of the best training camps we've had in 30 years. I expect 11 wins. I also expect the Bucs to bounce back with a big season. They had their setback "growing pains" season last year, and it's time for them the start kicking butt again. Brad Johnson is shaky, but their receiving corps is outstanding. Jacquez Green should have a big season. Their number is 10.5, so this is not a bargain. They should cover it, though. As far as betting against the Ravens, remember they have a bunch of easy wins in their division. And, the natural letdown factor is counteracted by the addition of a legitimate QB. The Eagles number is 9.0, which doesn't look too tough, given their great defense. I don't know if they upgraded at WR, though. I really want to pick the Chargers, but the number is rather high - 7.0. Winning 8 games is a big leap from a 1-15 season. It's definitely possible, though, since they have upgraded massively at QB and RB. I also think KC could have a horrible season. I was not impressed with Trent Green last year, Priest Holmes is not a big time RB, and Dick Vermeil is not a good coach.