New England Patriots 2007 Draft Preview

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04/02/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Patriots have endured perpetual health problems in the secondary, particularly at safety, where Rodney Harrison has missed most of the last two years due to injury. If New England doesn't target secondary help with one of its two first-round picks, it will be a surprise. At linebacker, Tedy Bruschi, Mike Vrabel, Rosevelt Colvin and free agent pickup Adalius Thomas will all be in their 30s when the season starts, so some potential successors at that position are in order. New England was active in acquiring skill position players in the offseason (wideouts Donte' Stallworth, Wes Welker, Kelley Washington, running back Sammy Morris and tight end Kyle Brady), but after releasing Corey Dillon, might look to add another young running back in the event that Laurence Maroney falls victim to injury.

2006 Record: 12-4

First Pick: No. 24

Number of Selections: 10 (1, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7)

RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2006 - Laurence Maroney (RB, Minnesota); 2005 - Logan Mankins (OL, Fresno State); 2004 - Vince Wilfork (NT, Miami (FL)), Benjamin Watson (TE, Georgia); 2003 - Ty Warren (DT, Texas A&M); 2002 - none; 2001 - Richard Seymour (DT, Georgia); 2000 - none; 1999 - Damien Woody (C, Boston College), Andy Katzenmoyer (LB, Ohio State); 1998 - Robert Edwards (RB, Georgia), Tebucky Jones (S, Syracuse); 1997 - Chris Canty (CB, Kansas State); 1996 - Terry Glenn (WR, Ohio State); 1995 - Ty Law (CB, Michigan); 1994 - Willie McGinest (LB, USC); 1993 - Drew Bledsoe (QB, Washington State); 1992 - Eugene Chung (OL, Virginia Tech); 1991 - Pat Harlow (OL, USC), Leonard Russell (RB, Arizona State); 1990 - Chris Singleton (LB, Arizona), Ray Agnew (DL, North Carolina State).

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<< Baltimore Ravens 2007 NFL Draft Preview
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Ravens filled their most pressing offseason need by trading for running back Willis McGahee on March 8th, but following the defections of right tackle Tony Pashos (Jaguars), guard Edwin Mulitalo (released) and fullback Ov

<< Pittsburgh Steelers 2007 Draft Preview
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Despite expectations that he would introduce his 4-3, Tampa-2 defense in Pittsburgh, new head coach Mike Tomlin appears set to keep Dick LeBeau's 3-4 zone-blitz scheme, at least for now. Still, you can expect the Steelers to

<< Houston Texans 2007 Draft Preview
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Since Houston's braintrust of head coach Gary Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith focused much of their attention on defense last season, tabbing defensive end Mario Williams and linebacker DeMeco Ryans in the first two rou

<< Tennessee Titans 2007 Draft Preview
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Titans' needs could change drastically between now and draft day, depending on what happens at two important positions. After losing Travis Henry to free agency, Tennessee is in need of a running back, and is reportedly c

<< Line of Scrimmage: Draft '07 - What Will Oakland Do?
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - We all want choices in life, but there can be no denying that having a multitude of options can be both a blessing and a curse. Too many options can lead us to overanalyze, and the more choices we have, th

New York Jets 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Jets could use some assistance in the secondary, where safety Kerry Rhodes is the only player that warrants special notation in the opposing scouting report. New York added a wealth of players to the front seven via free

Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The million dollar question for the Dolphins involves the quarterback position. Joey Harrington was released, Daunte Culpepper cannot realistically be viewed as a reliable option, and Dan Marino does not appear ready to come

Kansas City Chiefs 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Though defensive-minded head coach Herm Edwards would probably rather shore up his area of expertise, there is no disputing that Kansas City has more significant needs on offense. The Chiefs have long lacked a first-rate No.

Cincinnati Bengals 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cincinnati had its problems defensively last season, then lost reliable players like linebacker Brian Simmons (released) and safety Kevin Kaesviharn (free agent to Saints) in the offseason. The Bengals need to get younger and

Oakland Raiders 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Draftniks everywhere are sitting on pins and needles waiting to see what the Raiders will do with the No. 1 pick. Conventional wisdom says that offensively-challenged will select strong-armed LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell,

NFL Football Betting : Odds on NFL Division to Win the Super Bowl

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The AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East.

Most sports fans would agree that these two teams top the list to win it all before the season even begins. In the BetUS Sportsbook football futures, the Colts are +800 in the odds to win the Super Bowl, while the Cowboys are sitting at +1000 and the Super Bowl XLIV champions New Orleans Saints at +900. In the AFC South, the Colts won the division for five straight years after the 2002 realignment, before the Tennessee Titans won it in 2008. But the Colts came back strong in 2009 to win the division again en route to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys are the favorite to win the NFC East, as well as to advance far into the post season. The Cowboys won the division last season before their horrendous loss in the NFC Divisional playoff to Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. But the ‘Boys will take that loss humbly and be ready for the playoffs this time around.

The NFC South is also very strong, at +600 in the NFL futures, considering that it is home to the defending Super Bowl champions. However, some predictions have the Atlanta Falcons with possibilities of claiming the divisional title this season in place of the Saints, as no team has won back-to-back division championships since the division realignment took place. Let’s not overlook the AFC North at +500. As TO goes to Cincinnati to join Chad OchoCinco and Adam “Pac-Man” Jones, this team looks to claim the division title again. And it is likely they will do so. The Bengals lost in the AFC Wild Card spot in a hard-fought battle against the New York Jets last season. Lest not forget the Pittsburgh Steelers, the XLII Super Bowl Champions… All these teams present interesting odds and matchups for the upcoming season, but the safest and surest bet seems to be with the Colts in the AFC South and the Cowboys in the NFC East. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.

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MySportsbook.com and Kentucky Derby Offer Bonuses
The 2008 Kentucky Derby has announced a $1-million bonus for this weekend’s 134th ‘Run for the Roses’ and MySportsbook.com is doing the same.

Well, not quite $1 million, but MySportsbook.com is offering a 75% rebate for Kentucky Derby lines. Check out the exclusive horse racing bonus for all the details.

According to MySportsbook.com, the favorites for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky are: Curlin (+250); Street Sense (+500); Scat Daddy (+700); Circular Quay (+750); and Nobiz Like Shobiz (+800).

Derby organizers announced this week that there will be a $1-million bonus at the 2007 Kentucky Derby odds if the first-place horse wins by more than 6 1/2 lengths – the margin of Barbaro's victory last year. The bonus would be divided Saturday among the winning trainer, jockey, owner and a charity, with each receiving 25 percent. The designated charity is the Barbaro Memorial Fund.

''It's certainly creative, it's certainly fun and it has something for the horsemen, which we always want to embrace,'' Churchill Downs president and chief executive Robert Evans said at a news conference. ''What's really cool is it will force us to remember Barbaro.''
    
Meanwhile, the Derby favorite – Curlin – is going against the odds this year. It's been 125 years since Apollo won after skipping his 2-year-old season, and not since Regret in 1915 has such a lightly seasoned horse worn the blanket of red roses.

Arkansas Derby winner Curlin – unbeaten in three career races – tries to overcome both those obstacles in Saturday's 133rd Derby.

''We're not running against history,'' trainer Steve Asmussen said Monday. ''We're running against who they load up.''

Six other horses have run in the Derby without benefit of 2-year-old races and with three or fewer starts. The best any of them managed was a sixth-place finish by Showing Up last year.
   
Asmussen dismissed suggestions that Curlin's lack of racing experience could keep him from the winner's circle.

”He exudes confidence and he's got a great presence about him,'' the trainer said. ''I feel great about the position we're in. He's not worried about anything, why should you be?''
   
The Kentucky Derby is at 4:04 p.m., ET Saturday.

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