Now do you guys think the niners can win the west?
957335
No.\n\nThe defense is still dreadful.  Still, even in the pathetic NFC, they could still fall into it, perhaps even with a losing record or 0.500.
311615
one key injury and any of the top 4 teams in the west can beat them easily. if they are fully healthy and clicking though, i think only the spurs have a chance.
1177128
they might win 5 games........maybe
925084
Dude, I love your name. Do you like mine, I have used it since 1995!!!!! SAN FRANCISCO FORTY NINERS RULE. Yes they will make the playoffs. The rise of the Niners begins now! Go niners!
824788
considering that they are only 2 games behind seattle, id say its definitely possible
743410
I think NO.  Even if they win out the best they'll be is 10-6.  I don't think 10-6 will get them into the playoffs as a wildcard.  So unless that 10-6 would win their division they won't be in the playoffs.  Plus what are the chances that they will win out the rest of their games?  Slim to none I think.
810236
If we take the divions leaders as they are now (meaning which 2 teams would be the WCs), I'd lean heavily towards no. They're tied with Philly in their own divison, plus MN and STL, and Carolina (who's 3rd in their division!) are 4-4. And the Falcons are 5-3. I don't know these guys' schedules off the top of my head, I don't see the Cowboys making the playoffs.
426926
No, they just dont have the potential. I would love to see them win but I honestly think it would be a miracle.
812220
I'm guessing that they might get wild card....\nalthough I'd love to see them win the division
713121
I don't think that the foty niners are a football team. But I do believe the Forty Niners are...... but either way,, they suck, so who cares. Maybe if they get a new name  they'll actually win some games!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\n GO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
820938
That game was terrible and it was just dumb luck.  Most niner fans will be waay too happy! even though they barely won the game.
52923
Although the NL West remains the weakest division in baseball, I highly doubt Arizona's chances of making the playoffs this year, espeically since only 4 teams from each league can advance to the postseason.\n\nThe Giants look like they are in prime position to win that division, unless the Padres continue to get better.
726406
Assuming they reach the playoffs and win it then yes. Oh I know where they are now but there's no way they will stay there.
358147
I think they have a legitimate chance to make it at least to the Western Conference Finals.  They have Brand, an MVP candidate, Cassell who runs the offense well, and a decent enough supporting cast.  I think Kaman got hot at the right time too.\n\nPlus, they're facing Denver with home court advantage (which I thought was funny because we all know they were losing on purpose to get the 6th seed).  They should be fine.  Better than the Lakers *hisssss*
885578
I would say they won't win........They have not been doing too good.\nI live about 1 hour from their homebase.......It's hard on the Raider fans here........From what I have seen.  Yikes...they need to crack the whip on those Boys.......They draw a good crowd normally.\n\nhttp://www.raiders.com/intro/raiders.com.html
10140
No, they are a 500 club right now and they dont look like they are willing to make the changes to be better.  That puts them roughly in the 8-9 spot in the west. Also, they probably will have a big injury in the next few months.  Maybe Kobe, Mabye Lamar.  A loss of either one of those guys for a few games would pretty much close out any playoff chances.
1114508
I think it's possible, but in order just to get to the playoffs, the Dodgers are going to have to win the NL West, and it's probably the toughest division in baseball.  Right now, they're a half game ahead of the Padres and only 3 games in front of Arizona at the bottom of the division.  And you know that every team in the NL West is going to do something to upgrade their rosters by the trade deadline!\n\nI do think that the Dodgers have the depth to stay on top though, especially with all of the talented rookies that have been called up and performed better than anyone could have expected.  They definitely need to bolster their rotation and possibly their bullpen, in case Gagne doesn't come off the DL.  My solution:  Find someone who'd be willing to make a deal for Jae Seo.