NFL 2010 Season Predictions: NFC West San Francisco 49ers

Sorry I haven't posted for a week. I have been busy with the first week of classes and attending one of my best friend's weddings. Today I am posting the last two teams, the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers, and then tomorrow I will post my postseason predictions.

Today we have our final team, the San Francisco 49ers. Tomorrow I will post my playoff and Super Bowl XLV champions.

San Francisco 49ers

Last Season: 8-8

2010 NFL Draft: OT Anthony Davis (Rutgers, Rd. 1/Pick 11), OG Mike Iupati (Idaho, Rd. 1/Pick 17), S Taylor Mays (USC, Rd. 2/Pick 17), LB Navorro Bowman (Penn St., Rd. 3/Pick 27), RB Anthony Dixon (Miss. St., Rd. 6/Pick 4), TE Nate Byham (Pittsburgh, Rd. 6/Pick 13), WR Kyle Williams (Arizona St., Rd. 6/Pick 37), CB Phillip Adams (South Carolina St., Rd. 7/Pick 17)

Key Additions: QB David Carr (from NY Giants), Ted Ginn Jr. (from 49ers)

Key Losses: WR Isaac Bruce (to Rams)

2010 Regular Season Schedule:

Week 1: @ Seahawks

Week 2: Saints

Week 3: @ Chiefs

Week 4: @ Falcons

Week 5: Eagles

Week 6: Raiders

Week 7: @ Panthers

Week 8: Broncos

Week 9: BYE

Week 10: Rams

Week 11: Bucs

Week 12: @ Cardinals

Week 13: @ Packers

Week 14: Seahawks

Week 15: @ Chargers

Week 16: @ Rams

Week 17: Cardinals

Analysis: This could be a dangerous team. They didn’t loss much in the offseason and after a .500 year last year that saw Alex Smith finally step into his role as starting quarterback, the team will compete for the division title this year. Michael Crabtree’s late entrance last year didn’t help, but he has had time to develop with the team. Ginn Jr. may be able to provide help at the slot receiver position. Frank Gore is a solid back that was injured last year, but when he is healthy, he can pound out yards. Glen Coffee adds depth at the position. Davis and Iupati will both probably be instant starters with Joey Staley and Adam Snyder on the offensive line, and if they contribute, will make the line a lot better. The defensive line could use some work, but the linebacking squad is still solid with Takeo Spikes and Patrick Willis. Mays should add depth in the secondary that could use the help. Dashon Goldson and Nat Clements did a solid job last year. The team can be dangerous if everything goes smooth, and with Mike Singletary at the helm, will easily compete in the weak division.

2010 Season Predictions: 13-3, NFC West Division Champs