Betting on Super Bowl Winners

All of the odds that are listed below are based upon Las Vegas odds that were posted August 26, 2004 and may differ from your favorite Internet Sport Book Super Bowl odds, which generally gives you even better odds. One thing is certain though; the odds will undoubtedly change between the time of this posting and the day of the big show.

Oakland Raiders

Raiders (20:1)
In a single year the Raiders went from Super Bowl runner up to bottom of the barrel and a number 2 pick in the NFL draft. What happened? While injuries and team turmoil ran abundantly through the team, age also became a factor. So what did Al Davis do to make me think the Raider's odds at 20:1 might just deserve a bet? First of all, when Kerry Collins was signed this summer, they made the QB spot one of the deepest positions on the team. After Mr. Davis saw Rick Mirer starting last year, you can understand why he did it. A head coaching change was made as well when Norv Turner promised Al he'd turn the team around. Along with Collins, a massive load of free agents signed. When I say massive load I mean missive load. When Warren Sapp and Ted Washington signed up for Oakland, the team's weight went up almost 700 pounds. These two Pro Bowlers should make opposing offensives cringe and help the raiders back to the top of the AFC. Rob Ryan, the new Defensive Coordinator, reminds me of his dad Buddy, a defensive genius and a winner. The Raiders might be on the same plan as the Patriots, just one year behind. See, the Patriots have won 2 Super Bowls in the last 3 years. But the middle year looked a lot like Oakland's team last year. With their down year in the past, the Raiders could pull a Patriotic improvement and charge back to a championship game. At 20:1 they're worth a shot. (back to Betting on Super Bowl)

Other Intriguing Prospects: The Seahawks at 12:1, the Panthers at 15:1, and the Steelers at 20:1 are also worth recognizing. The Hawks are loaded at every position and have shown a confidence that makes them exciting. The Panthers at 15:1 went to the Super Bowl last year… and almost beat the heroic Patriots. The Steelers have 3 amazing wide receivers and Duce Staley has looked great in the pre-season. He was underused last year in Philly, and I'm sure he's out to prove it. Add these three teams to the list. Take a chance on one of the teams in my elite eight and come out with a little, or a lot of pocket cash!

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