Kansas City Chiefs 2007 Draft Preview
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04/02/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Though defensive-minded head coach Herm Edwards would probably rather shore up his area of expertise, there is no disputing that Kansas City has more significant needs on offense. The Chiefs have long lacked a first-rate No. 1 receiver, and could very well seek to change that fact in the first round. If LSU's Dwayne Bowe or USC's Dwayne Jarrett are available, Kansas City should pounce. Protection for likely QB starter Damon Huard and another blocker or two for Larry Johnson would also be a great credit to the offense. Defensively, a team that posted just 15 interceptions and 32 sacks a year ago needs playmakers both in the secondary and coming off the edge.
2006 Record: 9-7
First Pick: No. 23
Number of Selections: 6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7)
RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2006 - Tamba Hali (DE, Penn State); 2005 - Derrick Johnson (LB, Texas); 2004 - none; 2003 - Larry Johnson (RB, Penn State); 2002 - Ryan Sims (DT, North Carolina); 2001 - none; 2000 - Sylvester Morris (WR, Jackson State); 1999 - John Tait (OT, Brigham Young); 1998 - Victor Riley (OT, Auburn); 1997 - Tony Gonzalez (TE, California); 1996 - Jerome Woods (S, Memphis); 1995 - Trezelle Jenkins (OT, Michigan); 1994 - Greg Hill (RB, Texas A&M); 1993 - none; 1992 - Dale Carter (CB, Tennessee); 1991 - Harvey Williams (RB, LSU).
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The million dollar question for the Dolphins involves the quarterback position. Joey Harrington was released, Daunte Culpepper cannot realistically be viewed as a reliable option, and Dan Marino does not appear ready to come
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Jets could use some assistance in the secondary, where
safety Kerry Rhodes is the only player that warrants special notation in the
opposing scouting report. New York added a wealth of players to the front
seven via free
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Patriots have endured perpetual health problems in the
secondary, particularly at safety, where Rodney Harrison has missed most of
the last two years due to injury. If New England doesn't target secondary help
with one of
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Ravens filled their most pressing offseason need by
trading for running back Willis McGahee on March 8th, but following the
defections of right tackle Tony Pashos (Jaguars), guard Edwin Mulitalo
(released) and fullback Ov
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Despite expectations that he would introduce his 4-3,
Tampa-2 defense in Pittsburgh, new head coach Mike Tomlin appears set to keep
Dick LeBeau's 3-4 zone-blitz scheme, at least for now. Still, you can expect
the Steelers to
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cincinnati had its problems defensively last season, then lost reliable players like linebacker Brian Simmons (released) and safety Kevin Kaesviharn (free agent to Saints) in the offseason. The Bengals need to get younger and
Oakland Raiders 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Draftniks everywhere are sitting on pins and needles
waiting to see what the Raiders will do with the No. 1 pick. Conventional
wisdom says that offensively-challenged will select strong-armed LSU
quarterback JaMarcus Russell,
Jacksonville Jaguars 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Jaguars were done in last season largely due to injury
problems on defense, so enhancing their base of talent on that side of the
football will likely be the franchise's top draft-day goal. High-priced
defensive end Reggi
San Diego Chargers 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chargers could end up with as many as six first-day
picks, as the team would add a first- and third-rounder if another club signs
away restricted free agent running back Michael Turner. The possibility of six
more ready-t
Cleveland Browns 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Like the Dolphins, the Browns are a team with a draft
status that will be impacted by what it chooses to do at the quarterback
position in the coming weeks. Conventional wisdom suggests that Cleveland will
add a veteran QB su
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Super Bowl 2009 Betting
Super Bowl 2009 Betting propositionsUnderdog bettors love the Super Bowl and, history suggests, the underdogs love them back. And the big dogs bite harder.
Even so, there is a warning in store for Super Bowl gamblers who must love dogs: The Arizona Cardinals Super Bowl betting lines might not be enough of a Cinderella to make it worth your while.
Although the Cardinals were widely panned as one of the worst division winners and least playoff-worthy teams in recent memory, their trip to Super Bowl XLIII Jan. 31 in Tampa against the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl betting lines comes with a little more respect from the oddsmakers than you might imagine. They are a 7-point underdog at most sports books.
If you count yourself among those who covet the big dog in the big game, this isn’t exactly great news. You should have been hoping for more points. This is because the facts show that the bigger the dog, the better the bet in the Super Bowl.
Case in point: Over the past 13 seasons, double-figure underdogs in the Super Bowl are 4-0-1 ATS and have won the past three outright. In fact, the last double-digit chalk to do the deed for bettors was the 1995 San Francisco 49ers, who managed to beat the astounding 19-point spot afforded backers of the San Diego Chargers in the 49-26 romp in Super Bowl XXIX.
By contrast, 7-point favorites are 2-1-1 ATS in the same span, the last such contest resulting a cover grinded out by the Colts in their 29-17 win over the Bears two seasons ago in Super Bowl XLI.
In 2004, the Patriots failed to cover the number in their 32-29 triumph over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl props while the Rams and Titans gave everyone a refund in 2000 after the Rams posted a 23-16 win as a seven-point favorite.
So while Arizona’s run has included impressive upsets as a 10-point road underdog to the Carolina Panthers and Sunday’s 32-25 win in the NFC championship game to the 4-point favored Philadelphia Eagles, their long-shot story lacks a bit of the David vs. Goliath storyline of past Super Bowl underdogs.
While the seven-point spread represents a significant gap in the perception of strength between the two teams, it is far from monumental. For example, last season the Giants were the wild-card afterthought turned road-warrior buzzsaw, with stunning wins over the Buccaneers, Cowboys and Packers to earn their place in the Super Bowl.
There, they played spoiler to New England’s bid to become the first 19-0 team in NFL history and cemented their place in sports betting lore with a 17-14 win as a 12.5-point underdog.
In other words, the Cardinals appear to have their work cut out for them as a mid-range underdog. But in homage to the spread beaters who have come before them, here is a brief look back at recent colossal upsets in the Super Bowl:
SB XLII -- 2008 -- New York Giants 17, New England Patriots 14 (Giants +12.5) – Eli Manning’s 13-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress in the final minute clinched the historic upset for the Giants, who used a masterful defensive plan to slow down Tom Brady and the previously undefeated New England Patriots.
XXXVI -- 2002 -- Patriots 20, Rams 17 (Patriots +14) – This was the coming out party for the aforementioned Brady, who went from obscure sixth-round draft pick to Super Bowl hero in one fell swoop. He led the game-winning drive in the final minute – eschewing analyst John Madden’s advice to take a knee and play for overtime – leading to Adam Vinatieri’s memorable 48-yard field goal that split the uprights as time expired.
XXXII 1998 Broncos 31, Packers 24 (Denver +12) – The first of John Elway’s two consecutive Super Bowl titles to put an end to his Hall of Fame career was an upset for the ages. The Broncos used the determination of Elway and a 157-yard, three-touchdown performance from Terrell Davis to turn back Brett Favre and the heavily favored Packers.
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