With NFL preseason fully under way, three quarterback competitions have arisen, though all three are in vary states of intensity. They range from foregone conclusion to up in the air. Oddsmakers have put out lines on the battles for signal callers. The proposition bet is “What quarterback will start for […]
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Is the Big Ten Conference Too Good for the College Football Playoff?
Training camps are open but the Big Ten conference has a real problem sending a team to the College Football Playoff. Big Ten Football simply has too many good teams. Of the fourteen teams in the conference, no fewer than 8 are ranked in the top 25 pre-season NCAA poll. […]
Miami’s Quarterback Battle Heating Up Between Josh Rosen, Ryan Fitzpatrick
Miami’s quarterback battle might be the most significant competition in the NFL, and it doesn’t look like a decision on a starter will come any time soon. Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen have been battling for the position since training camp opened two weeks ago. So far the nod has […]
New England Patriots 7/1 Odds to Win Super Bowl, Tom Brady Gets Contract Extension
The New England Patriots are 7/1 odds to win the Super Bowl according to William Hill on reports that the Patriots signed Tom Brady to a two-year contract extension. Tom Brady received a two-year contract extension worth $70 million as the New England Patriots locked up their Hall of fame […]
Vic Fangio’s Head Coaching Career Gets off to Stony Start
How tough is first-year coach Vic Fangio? The 61-year-old prowled the sidelines of the Hall of Fame Game Thursday with a kidney stone working its way through his system. Fangio felt discomfort earlier in the day and went to a local hospital where he was diagnosed with the stone. He […]
Clemson, Alabama 1-2 in College Football Coaches Poll
If fans were looking for intrigue in the first edition of the college football Coaches Poll, they were severely let down. The poll released its first edition for the 2019 season and Clemson was ranked No. 1. It was the first time the Tigers were ranked atop the preseason poll. […]
Philadelphia Eagles 14/1 Super Bowl Odds Great Value if Carson Wentz Stays Healthy
The Philadelphia Eagles are 14/1 odds to win Super Bowl 54 and Philly is on a mission to return to their second Super Bowl in three seasons. Doug Pederson’s crew is the favorite to win the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys are their closest competition this season. The Cowboys are […]
NY Jets Persuade Pro Bowl Center Ryan Kalil to Come Out of Retirement
The New York Jets were in desperate need of a center so they convinced ex-Carolina Panthers Pro Bowler Ryan Kalil to come out of his retirement to play this season with young quarterback Sam Darnold. The Jets were able to lure any top free agent centers during the offseason. New […]
Baker Mayfield and Cleveland Browns 12/1 Super Bowl Odds
With QB Baker Mayfield at the helm and the addition of Odell Beckham Jr, the Cleveland Browns are favorites to win the AFC North and they’re 12/1 odds to win Super Bowl LIV according to William Hill. The Browns (7-8-1) in 2018 looked like a different team when Freddie Kitchens […]
Football Returns with Atlanta, Denver in Preseason Hall of Fame Game
After a sleepy first half of the summer betting wise, the NFL returns Thursday with the Hall of Fame game. The annual preseason contest kicks off the 2019 season. This year Atlanta will face Denver at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The Broncos opened as a […]
Dallas Cowboys 20/1 Super Bowl Odds Despite Zeke Drama
The Dallas Cowboys are 20/1 odds to win the Super Bowl, according to William Hill, even with star RB Ezekiel Elliot skipping training camp during a holdout to secure a contract extension. The Cowboys finished last season with a 10-6 record and an NFC East crown. They advanced to the […]
Ezekiel Elliott’s Holdout Criticized by Cowboys’ Management
If Dallas Cowboy’s running back Ezekiel Elliott was hoping for some support by management in his holdout for a better contract, he got some bad news. Owner Jerry Jones didn’t exactly give Elliott a vote of confidence when talking to a local television station. Elliott wants to make more money […]
Wide Receiver Michael Thomas Signs $100 Million Extension with New Orleans Saints
Michael Thomas signed the largest contract for a wide receiver in NFL history on Wednesday, agreeing to a five-year extension worth $100 million with the New Orleans Saints. The deal includes $61 million in guaranteed money for Thomas, who is entering his fourth season in the NFL this year. Thomas […]
NFL Preseason: LA Rams 8/1 and New Orleans Saints 10/1 Odds to Win Super Bowl
Poor officiating cost the New Orleans Saints a berth in Super Bowl LIII last year, but heading into the 2019 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints have 10/1 Super Bowl odds. Meanwhile, the LA Rams are the highest NFC team on the board at 8/1 odds to win Super Bowl […]
Los Angeles Rams Choose Rest Over Reps for Todd Gurley’s Knee
The Los Angeles Rams are far more concerned about running back Todd Gurley’s knee than they are admitting. One big sign that it is a concern is the report that they will limit his practices in training camp. The team plans on meting out practice and game time. Because of […]
NFC North Division Could Get Very Crowded at Top
The NFC North looks like it might have a traffic jam at the top if you believe the oddsmakers. They have Chicago, Minnesota, and Green Bay all with +200 odds to win the division. Last season Chicago ran away with the NFC North, finishing 12-4. The Vikings were a distant […]
NFC South Teams Trying to Catch Up to New Orleans Saints
The NFC South has fallen on hard times. The New Orleans Saints were the only team last season that had a winning record among the four teams. There are signs of improvement among the other three organizations. Atlanta has a new offensive coordinator, who has pledged to make the offense […]
Quarterbacks Throwing Possible Wrench in NFC East Team’s Plans
The NFC East will once again be ruled by quarterback play. In 2019, there are plenty of questions at that position. All four teams in the division have an issue at signal caller. Will Carson Wentz stay healthy for Philadelphia? He no longer has Nick Foles as his backup, so […]
Rams Ruling NFC West, But Todd Gurley’s Health Concerning
The NFC West has been lopsided for the past few years. The Los Angeles Rams have ruled the division since 2017, and expect to do so again this year. They are -175 to win the division, with Seattle the second pick at +350. But there is plenty of intrigue in […]
AFC South Coaches Finding Jobs Might Depend on Success of Season
The AFC South could see half of the division’s coaches fired by the end of the season if their teams don’t improve. Houston Bill O’Brien, and Jacksonville’s Doug Marrone are both on the hot seat. O’Brien is at 12/1 to be canned, with Washington’s Jay Gruden (3/1), New York Giants’ […]