Sportsbook.com - NFL: 2009 Super Bowl Odds
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The paint is barely dry on the New York Giants
stunning Super Bowl upset over the New England
Patriots, and Sportsbook.com is already turning
its attention to next year.
Here is a look
at the 16 favored teams for 2009, with a look
at the ‘long shots’ coming
out next week. Odds to win the 2009 Super Bowl
are listed in parenthesis
New
England Patriots (5:2)
The Patriots have
the necessary talent to win the whole thing
next year, but how will their mental state
be after losing the perfect season? The fallout
from ‘Spygate’ is another
consideration.
Dallas
Cowboys (7:1)
Quarterback Tony
Romo is still dating Jessica Simpson, but the
critics won’t complain
if he can deliver a Super Bowl title next year.
If he doesn’t, it could be the last season
for Coach Wade Phillips.
Indianapolis
Colts (8:1)
There is no hotter
football family than the Manning’s, and Eli’s
brother Peyton hopes that 2009 is his year
to step back into the spotlight. The return
of Coach Tony Dungy will help matters.
San
Diego Chargers (8:1)
Philip Rivers showed a lot of guts in their
playoff loss to New England and he hopes to be
healthy by training camp. This is a very hungry
team and the Chargers look to be undervalued
at these odds.
New
York Giants (12:1)
Not a ton of respect
here for the defending Super Bowl champions,
but it might take another ‘perfect
storm’ to deliver another title. That said,
we have learned never to count this team out.
Green
Bay Packers (14:1)
Brett Favre and
the Pack are one of several teams still trying
to figure out what went wrong in the playoffs.
This young team should get better at most positions,
but it will still come down to the play of
#4 at quarterback.
Jacksonville
Jaguars (15:1)
This fearless
Jaguars’ team has everything
going for it with the exception of being stuck
in the same division as Indianapolis. If they
can somehow win the AFC South, then look out
in the playoffs.
Pittsburgh
Steelers (20:1)
Head Coach Mike
Tomlin acquitted himself nicely in his first
season, although you never want to lose a playoff
game at home. Look for a good year from this
perennial AFC contender.
Chicago
Bears (30:1)
The Bears found
out last year how hard it is to return to the
Super Bowl. The big question on this team continues
to be at quarterback as free agent to be, Rex
Grossman may not be the long term solution.
Denver
Broncos (30:1)
Mike Shanahan
is considered the Broncos ‘coach
for life’ but he must help improve a defense
that ranked 19th in the NFL last year. A quicker
maturation of quarterback Jay Cutler would help
too.
Seattle
Seahawks (30:1)
Coach Mike Holmgren
is returning to the team after contemplating
opening a bookstore and selling muffins. With
an attitude like that, expect this to be Holmgren’s
last season.
Philadelphia
Eagles (30:1)
Quarterback Donovan McNabb should be back with
the team, but there are still some trade rumors
out there. If McNabb returns, this is a potential
sleeper team on this list.
Minnesota
Vikings (30:1)
Minnesota started
last season at 3-6, won their next five games,
and then lost their last two to finish out
of the playoffs. Look for Tarvaris Jackson
to remain the starter at quarterback.
Cincinnati
Bengals (40:1)
Wide receiver
Chad Johnson wants to be traded and the defense
is still one of the worst in the NFL. That
makes these odds overly optimistic even with
an offense that will always put up its share
of points.
Cleveland
Browns (40:1)
The other Ohio team just missed making the
playoffs this year, and they should be a team
to be reckoned with next season. Signing coach
Romeo Crennel to an extension was a solid decision.
Arizona
Cardinals (40:1)
The Cardinals had an up and down year under
first year coach, Ken Whisenhunt. To make the
playoffs, the team really needs Matt Leinart
to stay healthy and claim the quarterback position
all year long.
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