posted September 7, 2007 at 20:41 in NFL Betting Trends
NFL Betting – 2007 NFC East Preview
What to love: The Cowboys are the favorites to win because of their high octane offense. Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn, Jason Witten, Marion Barber III and Julius Jones are five offensive weapons that fully justify the +110 odds they have in our sportsbook. But…
What to hate: …I still don’t trust Tony Romo. Sure he looked great in the preseason on several long drives that resulted in scores. But how much do we really know about this guy? I thought Romo’s Pro Bowl invite, over the record setting Michael Vick, was a sham, and I’m not going to be convinced by this guy until I see him over the span of 16 games.
The secondary is another reason to shy away from the Cowboys at +1500 to win the Superbowl. But if you’re a fan of America’s Team, then by all means fire away. Even with Romo’s unknowns, there is little reason to believe anyone could falter in that offense (unless your name is Drew Bledsoe and you’re 114 years old).
What to love: Eli Manning has some fire! After being blasted by Tiki Barber from the booth (which is deplorable of Tiki), Eli shot right back and now has that elusive chip on his shoulder. It’s nice to see that the kid has some fire to offset that look he gets after an incomplete pass where he resembles a child that lost his mother at the zoo.
What to hate: The Giants are +5000 to win Superbowl XLII for a damn good reason. Plaxico is injury prone, nobody has any clue if Amani Toomer can last the season and Jeremy Shockey is…well…an idiot. They have youth with Sinorice Moss and Steve Smith, but they still ranked in the bottom five for passing offense during the preseason. Ouch.
What to love:Donavan McNabb’s ridiculous statements. Saying you are 75% healthy means jack all, especially if you are a mobile quarterback. Despite this, the Eagles are a steady +150 to win the division because of their offensive weapons. Reggie Brown and Kevin Curtis are probably the most unheralded wide-receiver tandem in the league, but they will surprise everyone. McNabb, when healthy, teams with Brian Westbrook to form a virtually unstoppable backfield.
What to hate: Donavan McNabb’s ridiculous inability to stay healthy. He suffered two massive knee injuries over the past two years that virtually killed the Eagles seasons. Sure his arm still resembles the canon of a Sherman tank because HE DIDN’T HURT HIS ARM. His health concern is one of the reasons it’s ridiculous to consider the Eagles as Superbowl contenders, even with +1500 odds to win the big one.
What to love: That Joe Gibbs’ reign of terror has no end in site. Is anyone else enjoying this as much as me? There is nothing to love about these Redskins, aside from the fact that Gibbs has burned more money on talent than Lindsay Lohan does on a weekend. Also comical? That at +4000, the oddsmakers pin the Skins as more likely to win the Superbowl than the Giants. The Redskins are officially devoid of common sense.
What to hate: The offense. I’m excited to let the J-Cam (Jason Campbell) begin but this kid helped bury the Redskins with the second worst passing offense in the preseason. Santana “I just had a great game, so I’m going to disappear for the next five” Moss, Brandon “I got paid! I’m going to take a nap now” Lloyd and Randle El are three receiving threats that are going to be pretty much useless this year.
Did I mention that they have the third toughest schedule in the league? Just checking.
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