06-30-2021, 09:24 AM
(06-29-2021, 10:32 PM)Big_Ern Wrote: Looks like their win loss total is set at 6.5 for the over/under. If you had to bet a large sum if money, which way would you go?
I would take the over. I think they would've hit that over if Burrow didn't get hurt last year
If I were that big of a betting man, I'd probably bet the under at 5-6 wins.
Reasons I'd do this are as follows:
- I believe the schedule is actually more difficult this year vs last year.
- Offensive line is still a weak link on this team. Any injuries to this line and you're back in the same situation you were last year.
- Defense has improved the pieces but the part that needed changed stayed the same (Lou).
- As stated above you have new parts to the defense. If i calculate correctly there'll probably be 2 or 3 guys from the starting defense last year on the field starting this year. Do you really think they'll come out of the gate and be a Top 15 defense? Guys need time to gel as unit.
- I truly believe it'll take Burrow time to adjust when he comes back because I do not believe he'll play 1 down during the Pre-Season.
Anyway, In my mind there's still way too many questions between depth, coaching, play calling, to take the over in Vegas.
