SoFlaJets Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 2007 Super Bowl odds: It's all about the AFC By Hugo Guzman on July 27, 2007 01:47 AM Permalink | Comments (2) | Email This Article | RSS The start of the NFL season is nearly upon us, so it's time to break down what the oddsmakers are saying about each team's chances of reaching Super Bowl XLII. We will also go over the over/under for wins that each team is currently listed at. Mind you, as you read through this, keep in mind that these odds are not fixed and that they tend to fluctuate throughout training camp and the preseason schedule. Super Bowl Odds New England Patriots 5/1: Adding Adalius Thomas and Randy Moss makes the Patriots the trendy pick to win it all in 2007-08. Remember that New England was a second-half collapse away from defeating the word champion Indianapolis Colts last season. Indianapolis Colts 11/2: History says that it's tough to win two consecutive Super Bowl. Then again, with a quarterback like Peyton Manning at the helm, anything is possible. San Diego Chargers 6/1: The Chargers are a year older, a year wiser and are likely looking to exact some sort of revenge on a Patriots squad that knocked them out of the postseason last season. However, the team must prove that it can maintain its prior level of success sans Marty Schottenheimer. Chicago Bears 8/1: Last year, Rex Grossman seemed to prove that he was incapable of leading the Bears to the Promised Land. That being said, Chicago's defense is still top notch and the NFC remains a second-rate conference. Baltimore Ravens 10/1: The Ravens were a solid team last year in all facets of the game, but I'm not quite sure that they are at the same level of the Patriots and Colts. They're sort of like the Bears, only with a much more reliable quarterback. If only the Ravens played in the NFC... New Orleans Saints 12/1: Last year's Cinderella will try to take the next step in 2008. With a potent offense and a solid defense, the Saints look like a dark horse in the making. Seattle Seahawks 15/1: Remember that this team came close to winning the Super Bowl two years ago. As always, the Seahawks' season will rest on the feet of running back Shaun Alexander. Cincinnati Bengals 15/1: Sure, they have a lot of criminals on their roster, but the Bengals also have plenty of talent. With a fully healthy Carson Palmer at the helm and a defense that is looking to return to its 2005 form, this is another prime candidate for dark horse honors. Dallas Cowboys 20/1: The Cowboys definitely have potential on both sides of the ball, but unproven talent at the quarterback position and in the coaching staff makes them an unlikely candidate for Super Bowl glory. That being said, they should be in postseason contention, so it's not beyond the realm of possibility. Denver Broncos 25/1: With a sophomore quarterback at the helm, the Broncos are probably a few years away from challenging for a Super Bowl title. They're a fairly solid team but play in a very tough conference. New York Jets 25/1: Another prime candidate for dark horse honors. Solid coaching, good quarterback play and a knack for knocking off the Patriots make the Jets an intriguing pick. If the Jets make the playoffs and meet New England for the second straight year, don't be shocked to see New York prevail. Philadelphia Eagles 25/1: As usual, the Eagles' fortunes will be determined by the health of Donovan McNabb. If he can stay healthy, then they should be a legit contender in the NFC. Pittsburgh Steelers 25/1: Just one season removed from a world championship, the Steelers could surprise a lot of folks by returning to AFC supremacy. Then again, they could end up being just another also-ran. It will all depend on the consistency of Ben Roethlisberger and the competence of new head coach Mike Tomlin. Jacksonville Jaguars 25/1: No set quarterback means no real shot for a Super Bowl title. Unless one of their signal callers can permanently take the reins, the Jaguars will continue to be one of those teams that's good but not great. Carolina Panthers 30/1: The Panthers are simply not a Super Bowl contender at this point, which is a shame. They have solid young running backs and arguably the best receiver in the league. New York Giants 30/1: If Eli Manning can suddenly morph into a carbon copy of his brother, the Giants will be serious title contenders. It's hard to see that happening, though. Eli might end up being an elite quarterback one day, but probably not in 2008. St. Louis Rams 40/1: The Rams are another team that seems to be laden with talent but always end up with a mediocre season. There's no compelling reason to believe that this year will be any different. San Francisco 49ers 45/1: Like the Dolphins in 2006, the 49ers seem to be the fashionable pick to make some noise in 2007. Hopefully, for the fans' sake, the Niners won't suffer the same fate Miami did last year. Minnesota Vikings 50/1: Someday, Adrian Peterson may take the Vikings a long way, but not yet. However, it will be interesting to see if Tarvaris Jackson has what it takes to be a solid NFL quarterback. Green Bay Packers 50/1: In what may be Brett Favre's final season, the Packers will be lucky to even sniff the playoffs. Washington Redskins 50/1: So much talent, so little in the way of results. Is Jason Campbell a true pro QB? We'll be one step closer to knowing the answer once the regular season finally rolls around. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 60/1: Playing musical quarterbacks is a surefire technique for ensuring that you'll have a disappointing season. However, if Jeff Garcia takes over and catches fire like he did last year, keep an eye out for the Buccaneers. Tennessee Titans 70/1: I like Vince Young as much as the next guy, but to think that he can single-handedly take the Titans to the postseason and beyond is ludicrous. They still need a lot more pieces. Buffalo Bills 75/1: This will be the year that Buffalo figures out whether J.P. Losman is its quarterback of the future. Unfortunately, even if Losman pans out, playing in a tough division like the AFC East almost assures that the Bills will miss the playoffs. Kansas City Chiefs 75/1: Brodie Croyle (seven career attempts) could be the Chiefs' starter at QB, and that likely means they won't be in title contention. Atlanta Falcons 75/1: Ouch! The prospect of having Joey Harrington start makes the Lions and Dolphins chuckle, but it's no laughing matter for Falcon fans. Miami Dolphins 75/1: Even if Trent Green returns to Pro Bowl form, it will be tough for Miami to earn a playoff berth. The defense is aging but still solid. The offense, however, is littered with question marks. Arizona Cardinals 75/1: Flaunting an array of big-name offensive weapons, the Cardinals are another one of those fashionable dark horse picks. Clearly, the oddsmakers know something that the average fan doesn't. Maybe it has something to do with the patchwork offensive line, the second-year quarterback and a subpar defense. Cleveland Browns 100/1: Brady Quinn, save us! Not bloody likely. At least not in 2007. Houston Texans 100/1: Let's see if Matt Schaub still comes off as a golden boy now that he will be playing for one of the worst offensive lines in football. If he does, the Texans might actually be a decent team. Detroit Lions 125/1: Can Calvin Johnson single-handedly turn around the Lions' fortunes? Doubtful. The Lions have added some other pieces, but they are still a few years away from playoff contention. Oakland Raiders 150/1: My prediction for the Raiders is simple. Much like the Titans from a year ago, they will get off to a horrid start and end up being forced to start their rookie quarterback early. And it will be the best thing that's happened to the franchise in quite some time. Make sure to checkout our new "News & Fantasy" section on the upper right-hand side of the homepage. Get daily NFL insight at RealFootball365.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 New York Jets 25/1: Another prime candidate for dark horse honors. Solid coaching, good quarterback play and a knack for knocking off the Patriots make the Jets an intriguing pick. If the Jets make the playoffs and meet New England for the second straight year, don't be shocked to see New York prevail. Finally, a prognosticator that know what he is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 Finally, a prognosticator that know what he is talking about. here here G-DNA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Finally, a prognosticator that know what he is talking about. Hugo Guzman?? The guy sounds like hes right out of Jersey or NY. HOMER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno the Jet Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 New York Jets 25/1: Another prime candidate for dark horse honors. Solid coaching, [highlight]good quarterback play[/highlight] and a knack for knocking off the Patriots make the Jets an intriguing pick. If the Jets make the playoffs and meet New England for the second straight year, don't be shocked to see New York prevail. discuss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 New York Jets 25/1: Another prime candidate for dark horse honors. Solid coaching, [highlight]good quarterback play[/highlight] and a knack for knocking off the Patriots make the Jets an intriguing pick. If the Jets make the playoffs and meet New England for the second straight year, don't be shocked to see New York prevail. discuss? I won't be shocked RTJ...I also can see the Patsies being a .500 team but that's just me. I heard Darrell Jackson (just traded to SF) talking about whether a TC is long enough to get on the same page with a QB-he said NO. Pats fans refuse to take this into account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I won't be shocked RTJ...I also can see the Patsies being a .500 team but that's just me. I heard Darrell Jackson (just traded to SF) talking about whether a TC is long enough to get on the same page with a QB-he said NO. Pats fans refuse to take this into account Moss and Welker have been in NE since passing camp post draft. You people are really dreaming if you think Moss. Welker and Brady wont gel. Harrison said Moss hasnt lost any of his speed. Brady and Moss will burn the Jets defense on opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 Moss and Welker have been in NE since passing camp post draft. You people are really dreaming if you think Moss. Welker and Brady wont gel. Harrison said Moss hasnt lost any of his speed. Brady and Moss will burn the Jets defense on opening day. yea I know-we're "delusional" and "dreamers" and "dumbasses" and blind homers-we've heard it all-over and over for years now.Just because these guys are now Patriots does NOT preclude them from growing pains. Brady will be working with ANOTHER new crop of receivers this year and we saw how happy he was last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 would anyone else NOT bet the farm that Chicago does not with the SB? i mean 8 - 1 is not a bad payout, percentage wise that beats most mutual funds. where do i sign up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I won't be shocked RTJ...I also can see the Patsies being a .500 team but that's just me. I heard Darrell Jackson (just traded to SF) talking about whether a TC is long enough to get on the same page with a QB-he said NO. Pats fans refuse to take this into account The schedule is pretty tough. The Pats and Jets play 14 common opponents but the other 2 are a different story. The Pats play the Colts & Chargers while the Jets play the Titans and Chiefs. That's a huge advantage for the Jets. I'll be very happy with 11 wins this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 The schedule is pretty tough. The Pats and Jets play 14 common opponents but the other 2 are a different story. The Pats play the Colts & Chargers while the Jets play the Titans and Chiefs. That's a huge advantage for the Jets. I'll be very happy with 11 wins this season. Gainzo-you're always willing to add to a discussion withOUT impugning our intelligence-that's what I like about you here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 yea I know-we're "delusional" and "dreamers" and "dumbasses" and blind homers-we've heard it all-over and over for years now.Just because these guys are now Patriots does NOT preclude them from growing pains. Brady will be working with ANOTHER new crop of receivers this year and we saw how happy he was last year. All 2006 season NE brought in new WR's. And, NE was 1 first down from going and winning another SB with the corp of WR's they had. This season is entirely different. What do you suppose is going to happen when Brady has the absolute best group of receiving options in his career? Defenses will get lit up beginning with the Jets. Brady is as happy as a Yankee fan unloading his tickets for a profit on Craigslist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 All 2006 season NE brought in new WR's. And, NE was 1 first down from going and winning another SB with the corp of WR's they had. This season is entirely different. What do you suppose is going to happen when Brady has the absolute best group of receiving options in his career? Defenses will get lit up beginning with the Jets. Brady is as happy as a Yankee fan unloading his tickets for a profit on Craigslist. "that's why they play the games"...see you come week one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Gainzo-you're always willing to add to a discussion withOUT impugning our intelligence-that's what I like about you here We all know there are idiots in each fan base. PatriotReign37 is only here to rile things up. We are talking football. I don't get wrapped up in the "my team is better than yours" crap. Do the Pats have talent? Yes. Are the Jets a threat? Yes. I'm not even ruling out the Bills or Phins. Anything can happen in the AFCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno the Jet Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 We all know there are idiots in each fan base. PatriotReign37 is only here to rile things up. We are talking football. I don't get wrapped up in the "my team is better than yours" crap. Do the Pats have talent? Yes. Are the Jets a threat? Yes. I'm not even ruling out the Bills or Phins. Anything can happen in the AFCE. Our team is better than yours!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 NE will face SD 1 - 0 and lose to the Chargers. Tomlinson is the best player in the league. NE will beat Indy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 We all know there are idiots in each fan base. PatriotReign37 is only here to rile things up. We are talking football. I don't get wrapped up in the "my team is better than yours" crap. Do the Pats have talent? Yes. Are the Jets a threat? Yes. I'm not even ruling out the Bills or Phins. Anything can happen in the AFCE. yea he's prolly a youngster-I like talking football with rivals, but hate always being told how smart they are and how dumb we are-that gets friggin old-fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonJet Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 New York Jets 25/1: Another prime candidate for dark horse honors. Solid coaching, [highlight]good quarterback play[/highlight] and a knack for knocking off the Patriots make the Jets an intriguing pick. If the Jets make the playoffs and meet New England for the second straight year, don't be shocked to see New York prevail. discuss? Do we have to...again?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonJet Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Moss and Welker have been in NE since passing camp post draft. You people are really dreaming if you think Moss. Welker and Brady wont gel. Harrison said Moss hasnt lost any of his speed. Brady and Moss will burn the Jets defense on opening day. So if Harrison says it it must be true? Moss's offensive coordinator from last year said he has lost some speed, I wonder which one is more believable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 yea he's prolly a youngster-I like talking football with rivals, but hate always being told how smart they are and how dumb we are-that gets friggin old-fast Never said you were dumb. The Pats are loaded for bear though. Why you cant see that I'll never know. You make way too much out of all thist QB/WR on the same page stuff. Gaffney came on late and had a very good AFCC game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 So if Harrison says it it must be true? Moss's offensive coordinator from last year said he has lost some speed, I wonder which one is more believable. Moss'll be sulking on the sidelines with his helmet off after Brady yells at him for not hustling-watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Moss'll be sulking on the sidelines with his helmet off after Brady yells at him for not hustling-watch That may happen. Who knows? I like the fact that you have your opionions and are sticking to them. Do you have a gig tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 That may happen. Who knows? I like the fact that you have your opionions and are sticking to them. Do you have a gig tonight? yea, I'm just about to log off and start getting ready-crappy looking night down here-it's been raining every day and thunder and lightning-people don't like to drive in that crap-prolly be slow tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 yea, I'm just about to log off and start getting ready-crappy looking night down here-it's been raining every day and thunder and lightning-people don't like to drive in that crap-prolly be slow tonight Do your thing mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Moss'll be sulking on the sidelines with his helmet off after Brady yells at him for not hustling-watch We will know by game 1 what Moss is all about. Personally, I think he has a season like Dillons first in NE. Moss wants a ring. Brady doesnt throw the best deep ball, but Moss can make the acrobatic catch using his size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Do your thing mate! Yeah, make it funky, for those who braved the bad weather. Give 'em something special. New York Jets 25/1: Another prime candidate for dark horse honors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorFlaJet Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Gainzo-you're always willing to add to a discussion withOUT impugning our intelligence-that's what I like about you here I second that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I second that! Thanks Senior. I respect your comments on the NFL and the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Thanks Senior. I respect your comments on the NFL and the Jets. Sucking up will get you everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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