Future Odds
NFC South Betting Lines
Here are the odds at Bodog to win the NFC South division
Atlanta Falcons 14/1
Carolina Panthers 11/5
New Orleans Saints 1/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9/4
Atlanta Falcons - 2007 record 4-12
The Falcons used their high draft pick to take QB Matt Ryan (#3 overall) and they hope he can solidify the position, as last year they could not get consistent play at the position. The Falcons O line gave up 47 sacks last year and the team traded up to take OT Sam Baker (#21 overall). Their running game is in question, as RB Warrick Dunn is gone. The Falcons ranked 29th on defense last year and traded away their best defensive player in CB DeAngelo Hall. The QB situation is only one of the many question marks that the Falcons have on both sides of the ball.
Carolina Panthers - 2007 record 7-9
In Carolina the key to the season in the health of QB Jake Delhomme, as he missed much of last year with shoulder problems. He had surgery and the Panthers hope he can regain some of his old magic. The Panthers drafted well taking RB Jonathan Stewart (#13 overall) and OT Jeff Otah (#19 overall) to help on offense. The receiving corps also was upgraded with the signing of WR's D.J. Hackett and Muhsin Muhammad, so all pro Steve Smith will not be doubled teamed constantly like he was in 2007. The Panthers D ranked 16th last year, but their secondary was weak last year and they need to improve to compete in the NFC South. Delhomme's health is the key and if he is healthy and their D plays well they have a good shot to win the division.
New Orleans Saints - 2007 record 7-9
The Saints had a disastrous start to 2007 starting the season 0-4. The team had a great off-season by drafting DT Sedrick Ellis (#7 overall) and CB Tracy Porter (#40 overall) and trading for TE Jeremy Shockey. The Saints running game has 2 legit RB's in Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush, but can they stay healthy? QB Drew Brees was a stud last year and him and Shockey should be a great tandem in the Big Easy. The Saints ranked 26th on defense last year and were especially weak against the pass, but their first 2 draft picks should help. The Saints are stacked on offense and if their D improves they will be the team to beat in the NFC South and also may compete for the right to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 2007 record 9-7
The Bucs won the NFC South last year, but they have an aging team, especially with QB Jeff Garcia and their WR's Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard. RB Cadillac Williams is a good running back, but he has not been able to stay healthy for an entire season. The team signed RB Warrick Dunn as an insurance policy and he still has some gas in the tank to contribute. The Bucs ranked 2nd on D last year and were strong against the pass and the run. Even though the offense is aging they can still play, but everything starts with their ferocious D. One wild card may be if the team can sign Brett Favre, as the Bucs are one of the teams that are interested in the QB. The Bucs won the division last year, but do not do much to improve in the off-season, unlike the Saints, and that may hurt them in 2008. One of the problems with the Bucs is their field positioning, which is why they drafted KR Dexter Jackson (#58 overall), who may turn out to be a human highlight film.
Handicapping Contests | Free NFL Picks | NFL.com
RSS Feed | Site Map | About Us | Advertising | Contact Us
Copyright © 2000-2009 Sports Betting Stats