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Last week, we wrote an article about future bets for the coming NFL season that focused on things like the MVP award, rookie picks, and other such things.

We are going to take a much too early look ahead to the season again this week, but this time we are focusing on the Divisions and Conference AFC and NFC winners.

My Analysis

We are going to quickly break down each division with the NFL current odds and who you should consider betting. At the end of the division previews, we will then do the same thing for the conference as a whole. Without further ado, let’s dive in and get a look at those odds and predictions.

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NFL East Division Picks

This is a division that appears to be pretty wide open this season, with the bookies basically giving 3 of the 4 teams a legit shot at winning it. The Buffalo Bills are in as slight favorites at +160, but they have the Miami Dolphins (+200) and New York Jets (+200), who will have Aaron Rodgers back and healthy, in the mix, too. If I was forced to make a pick right now, I think my money would be on the Dolphins, but I could still be swayed.

NFL North Division Picks

It’s probably no real surprise that the Baltimore Ravens (+115) are in as the favorite to win it again, but they may have some stiff competition. Joe Burrow will be back for the Bengals, who are sitting at +165. The Cleveland Browns (+600) will be looking to bounce back, but the Steelers (+850) might be a dark horse here if Russell Wilson can turn back the clock and put some life back in the offense. Still, I have to take Baltimore to win the North.

NFL West Division Picks

This seems to be the Chiefs division to lose, as the Super Bowl champs are clear favorites at odds of (-226). The LA Chargers (+300) seem to be the only real threat here, but the Wild Card seems like the most likely path for them. It figures to be a long season for both the Las Vegas Raiders (+1200) and the Denver Broncos (+1500). I think this is a slam dunk pick, with the Chiefs winning in a canter, assuming they stay healthy.

NFL South Division Picks

It seems as though the Houston Texans (+110) have found their starting QB, with CJ Stroud having an epic rookie season. That was more than enough to have the bookies placing the Texans as the favorite to win the South, but they may have some competition. The Jacksonville Jaguars (+240) will try to be more consistent this year, while the Indianapolis Colts (+240) could be in the picture. The Tennessee Titans (+1000) look a long way off. I am taking the chalk here and picking the Texans.

NFL CONFERENCE WINNER Picks

The consensus seems to be that we are looking at a showdown between the Kansas City (+320) Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens (+460) in the AFC. That certainly seems like a fair assessment, but I also like looking for a bit of a dark horse. For me, that team could well be the Houston Texans (+760). If Joe Burrow can stay healthy this year, then the Bengals (+670) might be back in the conversation.

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NFL East Division Picks

This should once again be a fantastic battle in what is likely to be a 2-horse race. The Dallas Cowboys (+125) are in as the current favorite to win the East, but they have the Philadelphia Eagles (+135) sitting right on their shoulder. Behind those two, you have the Washington Commanders (+750) and the New York Giants (+1000). I don’t see any path for those two to win the division, but perhaps a Wild Card spot might be up for grabs. I am leaning towards the Eagles winning the East.

NFL North Division Picks

The North Division has been in a bit of a slump over the past few years, but it looks to be strong this season. The Detroit Lions (+149) are the early favorites, but they will have some stiff competition from the Green Bay Packers (+210) and Chicago Bears (+265), who will have #1 draft pick Caleb Williams under center for the coming season. The Minnesota Vikings (+1000) are in rebuild territory and unlikely to be a factor. This is a tough call, but I am leaning toward the Packers this season, although that might well change before all is said and done.

NFL West Division Picks

For me, this is the easiest pick of all the NFC divisions, as I think we have a very clear favorite. The San Francisco 49ers (-196) are the deserving favorite to win the West, with the LA Rams (+330) looking like their only potential threat here. Rounding out the West, we have the Seattle Seahawks (+700) and the Arizona Cardinals(+1300), neither of whom I think has a shot at getting close to the 49ers, who I believe will win the West in a canter.

NFL South Division Picks

From what appears to be a no-brainer in the West, we move to the South, which looks to be a little more difficult to predict. The Atlanta Falcons (-131) are the early favorites to win it, but they have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+300) and New Orleans Saints (+380) sitting pretty close to them at this point. The one team that we can almost certainly count out is the Carolina Panthers at odds of +1500. I’m not really sold on any of these teams just yet, but I am leaning towards Tampa Bay right now.

NFL CONFERENCE WINNER Picks

For me, this is something of an easy pick, as I have the San Francisco 49ers winning the Super Bowl this year. They are clear favorites to win the NFC at odds of +240. If I were looking to play a dark horse from the rest of the pack, I would probably go with the Philadelphia Eagles (+670) or maybe the Packers (+820). That said, unless some injury crisis hits, I think it will be the 49ers all the way.

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The NFL offseason has already seen it’s fair share of surprises. We should expect more surprises to land well before the annual NFL Hall of Fame Game happens in August. All football bettors should handicap the NFL offseason. Doing so helps us prepare for when the games matter. Check out how to handicap this NFL offseason so that once you start making NFL Bets, you can ensure success.

How to Handicap the NFL Offseason

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When: Sep. 8, 2022 – Jan. 8, 2023

Pay attention to offseason injuries

How many times have you heard this about a star player on an NFL franchise, “Yes, he’s injured, but no worry. He should be ready by the start of training camp.”

Then, two weeks later, you hear this about the same player, “Oh, he’s okay. But he won’t make training camp. He’ll definitely be ready by the first week.”

Injuries have a tendency to linger for much longer than any one anticipated. So keep tabs on major injuries.

Look to see which teams have created situations in the locker room

Sometimes, a team can’t help itself. The Cleveland Browns, as an example, went all in on a quarterback, Deshaun Watson, with around 22 lawsuits hanging over his head.

The Browns decided to go all in before trading current starter Baker Mayfield. So now Baker, and all of the players who believe in him, are upset.

Maybe, Deshaun is worth it. If he ever again plays a snap, we’ll know.

In the meantime, before we find out if Watson is as awesome without DeAndre Hopkins as he was with DeAndre, Cleveland has created a messy locker room situation. Good job, Browns, we would expect nothing less.

Decide which NFL teams are ready to win now

Which NFL teams are ready to win today? Create a list. It may sound easy to create the list, but it’s not.

Are the Jaguars ready to win today? Maybe. They sure look like a solid team. How about the Saints? You must create your list, a specific list, that represents your opinions.

The reason it’s important to create the list is to determine what future bets to make. So, for example, the over under on New Orleans is 7 ½ games.

If you believe the Saints are ready to win now, go over the total. If you don’t, go under.

Handicap NFL head coaches

We’ll stick with New Orleans for this NFL offseason handicap angle. The best coach in Saints’ history, Sean Payton, retired after last season. New Orleans promoted defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to the head coaching job.

To make any successful future bet on the Saints, whether the Saints will make the playoffs, win the NFC South, win the conference, or win the Super Bowl, you must handicap Dennis Allen as a head coach.

Look for under the radar teams

Let’s discuss the Washington Commanders to see what to look for in an under the radar team. The Commanders acquired Carson Wentz during the offseason. They also have the easiest schedule in the league.

But because Dallas and Philadelphia also have easy schedules, nobody will pay attention to the Commanders.

The Colts should be an under the radar squad. So should the Las Vegas Raiders because the Chargers, Chiefs, and Broncos have made big offseason splashes.

In the NFC South, the Saints are under the radar because Tom Brady is back in Tampa. Look for under the radar teams, then see if you can find an overlay future bet.

For sure, circle those under the radar teams heading into the regular season. You could discover overlay moneyline and ATS options.

Handicap strength of schedule before the NFL Hall of Fame Game

Try to handicap the strength of schedule for every NFL team before the first preseason game. By the time the preseason ends, you should have a good idea of which teams oddsmakers will overvalue and undervalue.

Also, consider strength of schedule as a flexible stat. So, for example, the four teams in the NFC East, Dallas, Philadelphia, NYG, and Washington, have the easiest schedules on paper.

Why? It’s partly because the Giants and Washington were terrible last season. It’s also because the NFC East plays the AFC South.

But the AFC South should be much better this season than last season. In fact, the AFC South could produce up to three playoff teams. Tennessee and Indianapolis should be locks. Jacksonville has improved so much, the Jags might sneak into the postseason.

So make sure to handicap strength of schedule. Don’t blindly follow what the strength of schedule “experts” tell you. Create your own strength of schedule list for the regular season based on your handicapping.

The top free agents have found new teams and the draft is in the books, which is why it’s time to start planning for the NFL Season. Parity reigns in the NFL, which is why underdogs exist in almost every future betting category. Keep reading for four long shot teams that have a real chance at winning their division so you can bet against their NFC Divisional odds and their AFC Divisional odds respectively.

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Four Long Shot NFL Bets to Win their Division this Season

2022-2023 NFL Regular Season

When: Sep. 8, 2022 – Jan. 8, 2023

NFC East – Washington Commanders +480

The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are the two favorites to win the NFC East. But although Dallas and Philly should be tough to beat, Washington offers overlay odds.

Ron Rivera’s defense will be much better this season than last season. The offense should be a very good unit now that Carson Wentz is under center. The Commanders are under the radar, which makes them a solid long shot pick.

As you may have guessed, D.C.’s success depends on how well Wentz performs. Carson has a seriously talented target in wide receiver Terry McLaurin. So if things go well, Washington can upset Dallas and Philadelphia.

NFC South – New Orleans Saints +400

No doubt, the odds on the Saints to win the NFC South will fall. So if you agree with the following assessment, jump on the Saints as soon as possible.

New Orleans made two key free agent signings in the past couple of weeks. Dennis Allen’s squad signed Tyrann Mathieu to play safety. New Orleans also signed Jarvis Landry to play wide receiver.

In addition, New Orleans drafted receiver Chris Olave and left tackle Trevor Penning in the first round. Yes, Tom Brady is back with the favorite, Tampa Bay. But overall, New Orleans appears to have the better team.

The key for the Saints will be how well Jameis Winston clicks with his receivers. If Winston doesn’t throw picks, the Saints will thrive.

AFC West – Las Vegas Raiders +800

Kansas City, the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Denver Broncos are loaded. No doubt, those three teams should be favored to win the AFC West.

But we shouldn’t look past a team that made it to the playoffs last season and signed the best wide receiver in the NFL, Davante Adams, during the offseason. Las Vegas is a seriously talented team.

The Raiders can hang with any squad in the AFC West. So at the odds, they’re a fantastic play to win the division. The defense is underrated and quarterback Derek Carr and Adams played together at Fresno State.

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Sure, Super Bowl 55 was a huge dud, both on and off the field, but with the ensuing offseason underway, the NFL rumor-mill is picking up steam like an old-school locomotive. With the first week of the 2021 offseason underway, let’s find out which rumors are currently making their way around the league’s landscape. That being said, let’s get right to it so you can get ready to make your bets against their NFL odds for the upcoming season.

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Birds Asking Price Too High For Wentz

While a trade is expected in the coming days or weeks, rumors say that Philadelphia is asking for too much for enigmatic quarterback Carson Wentz. Philly reportedly wants something similar to the two first round and third round draft picks that the Detroit Lions received from the LA Rams for Matthew Stafford. While Wentz is coming off a horrific 2020 campaign that saw him toss a league-high 15 interceptions in only 12 starts, the Eagles are selling Wentz as the same guy that tossed 33 TD passes and only seven picks in his MVP-caliber campaign back in 2017.

Bears Getting Impatient With Birds

One of the teams interested in Wentz is the Chicago Bears. A recent rumor earlier this week says the Bears are getting tired of waiting for Philly to improve its trade offer. Reports say Chicago believe Philadelphia has ‘overvalued’ Wentz – and I agree. If you saw any Eagles games this season, then you know Wentz has regressed faster than LeBron James’ hairline.

Indy Tells Philly To Sweeten the Pot

The Indianapolis Colts are one of the other main front runners to sign Carson Wentz, but Colts brass has informed Eagles management that they want the Birds to sweeten the pot on any deal they might make for the embattled signal-caller. Indianapolis reportedly wants “an additional player, players or picks – in any deal for Wentz. Clearly, someone’s done their homework in the Colts organization.

Mariota On The Move?

After signing with Las Vegas and sitting almost all season behind incumbent starter Derek Carr, former first round draft pick Marcus Mariota could be on the move this offseason. The second overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft saw action in only one game last season by replacing an injured Carr in Week 15. Mariota passed for 226 yards with one touchdown and one interception while completing 60.7 percent of his passes in a 30-27 loss against the Chargers. A number of teams could be interested in the former Oregon star, starting with the New England Patriots. The 27-year-old Mariota signed a two-year, $17.6 million deal with Las Vegas last spring.

McCown Texans Coach in Waiting?

It’s a damned shame that David Culley hasn’t even coached his first game with the awful Houston Texans and a recent rumor says that former NFL signal-caller Josh McCown is already looked at as Houston’s ‘coach-in-waiting’.

John Granato of ESPN 97.5 in Houston said Tuesday that the Texans are already looking at McCown as their next head coach after interviewing him for their open position recently.

“This is a real thing. Josh McCown will be your head coach within three years,” Granato said, via Lance Zierlein of NFL.com. “He’s the coach-in-waiting.”

Dak Getting the Big D in Dallas

I find it absolutely laughable that the Dallas Cowboys are now saying that they ‘forgot’ to add franchise quarterback Dak Prescott into the team’s recently released ‘hype video’ for the 2021 season. Yeah, Dak’s getting the ‘Big D’ from the Cowboys – as in dysfunction!

Niners Like Watson – and Darnold!

A recent report says the San Francisco 49ers are quite interested in acquiring disgruntled Houston Texans superstar signal-caller Deshaun Watson (who isn’t?). In addition to that, another rumor surrounding the Niners says that head coach Kyle Shanahan is intrigued by strong-armed Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. One thing seems certain for Frisco in my opinion. Incumbent starter Jimmy Garoppolo will almost certainly not be back under center in 2021.

Chase Young

Last but not least, defensive end Chase Young and two of his Washington Commanders teammates, Nick Sundberg and Dontrelle Inman, all testified before the Maryland House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, expressing support for police reform. Young, the recently named NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year, grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, but his father spent 22 years as a police officer in Arlington, Virginia. Here’s some ‘big ups’ for the 21-year-old who is clearly well beyond his actual age.

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With training camps starting in July, we must turn our attention to what’s happening in the NFL. Check out four things that we can use to handicap the 2019 NFL Offseason. By handicapping the offseason, we’ll get a much better idea of how to play the NFL Regular Season, thus making a better choice in the NFL odds.

How to Handicap the 2019 NFL Offseason

Think Coaching Changes First

The talent-level in the NFL is incredibly high. Although some teams have much more talent than other teams, coaching changes in the NFL can turn a squad from being mediocre into being great.

Think about the coaching changes that happened during the offseason before considering anything else. Kliff Kingsbury became the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. He will install a system that speeds things up on offense. That should lead to more overs, at least early on, in Cardinals games.

Vic Fangio was an excellent defensive coordinator. He is now the head coach for the Denver Broncos, a team with a solid defense. Fangio can turn the Broncos’ defense from solid to spectacular. Does that mean Denver plays in more under games in the first half of the season? Probably.

Bruce Arians now coaches the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Just because of Arians, Tampa should be a much better team in 2019 than they were in 2018.

Consider Which Teams Improved Through Free Agency or Trades

The biggest trades were Odell Beckham Jr. going to Cleveland from the New York Giants, the Raiders acquiring Antonio Brown, and the Giants trading for guard Kevin Zeitler. Although Odell and AB, the two best wide receivers in the league, changing addresses got the most press, the top trade might have been Zeitler going to the New York Giants.

Zeitler will solidify an offensive line with a second-year running back in Saquon Barkley who rushed for 1,307 yards and 11 touchdowns. Barkley also caught 91 passes. The Giants are supposed to be a bad team, but they could play better than their spread lines just because of what Zeitler adds to the offensive line.

Nobody believes Nick Foles going to Jacksonville is a big deal. The Jags upgraded the most important position on the football field for a squad that played in the AFC Championship just two seasons ago. Is that a big deal? How can it not be?

Think About Draft Picks in Terms of Teams that Drafted Them

Kliff Kingsbury drafted quarterback Kyler Murray because he knows Murray’s game. Kingsbury recruited Murray out of high school to play for Texas Tech. Washington not only drafted Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins, they also drafted one of his favorite targets, wide receiver Terry McLaurin.

Don’t just think about the draft picks. Consider to which teams those draft picks went. Will that help the team cover spreads? How will it affect the over/under total?

Don’t Disregard the Consistency Factor

So far, we’ve discussed three things that involve change. Although change for most NFL teams is good, no change can be excellent if the team was great at covering spreads or showed consistent over/under trends in the following season.

Don’t turn your back on consistency. Chicago went 12-4-0 ATS last season. They didn’t make many changes. The Saints, who are perennially a good team, went 10-6 ATS last season. Again, no huge changes except signing tight-end Jared Cook. Seattle went 9-5-2 ATS and both the Chargers and Cowboys went 9-7 ATS. All three teams made few changes.

Consider consistency when handicapping the offseason. Which teams maintained? Was maintaining good enough for them to be as solid against the spread this season as they were last season? Do your homework, and you’ll be ready to make profit for the NFL Regular Season.

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The 2016 NFL Season is still months away, but there’s no harm in preparing for the bevy of NFL betting action that comes with it by looking at some of its most important dates.

Top Dates in the 2016 NFL Offseason Calendar

April 22: Closing date for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.

Mid-to-late April: Release of the 2016 NFL schedule for all teams in the league.

April 28-30: 2016 NFL Draft (set to take in Chicago, Illinois).

May 6-9: As the first weekend after the 2016 NFL draft, teams may elect to hold their one three-day post-draft rookie minicamps, starting from Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday.

May 9: Rookie Football Development Program Begins.

May 13-16: As the second weekend after the 2016 NFL draft, teams may elect to hold their one three-day post-draft rookie minicamps, starting from Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday.

May 19-22: NFLPA Rookie Premiere. Invited rookies (usually, first- and/or second-round selections) must be permitted by their respective teams to attend the Premiere. These players are typically allowed to skip offseason workouts, minicamps and OTA days during this period.

May 23-25: NFL spring league meeting (set to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina).

June 19-25: Rookie Symposium (in Aurora, Ohio).

July 15: Deadline (4 p.m. ET) for any club that designated a franchise player to sign such player to a multiyear contract or extension. After this date, the player may sign only a one-year contract with his prior club for the 2016 season, and such contract cannot be extended until after the club’s last regular-season game.

Mid July: Clubs are permitted to open preseason training camp for rookies while veteran players set to report to the club’s preseason training camp as is stipulated in NFL rules.

July 22: Signing Period ends for unrestricted Free Agents to whom a “May 10 Tender” was made by prior club. Also, on this deadline, signing Period ends for Transition Players with outstanding tenders.

The offseason in the National Football League is the best time to start looking and acting on the future bets. There are tons of future bets that are worth taking a look at.

The 2024/25 season is on the horizon, and with it comes a golden opportunity to score big with futures! Let’s uncover some of the most promising offseason NFL Bets that could turn you into a betting champion.

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Baltimore Ravens +1000 to win the Super Bowl

The Baltimore Ravens were oh, so close a season ago. They went to the AFC title game, but could not get past the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, they have fallen to third in the odds to win it all next season. Lamar Jackson was the Most Valuable Player, and now he has added some running back help in Derrick Henry. Looking at the off-season moves, the Ravens are the team we want to target in this future bet at 10/1!

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Green Bay Packers +1900 to win the Super Bowl

If we are going to make a second Super Bowl pick, it will be Matt LaFluer and his Green Bay Packers. Jordan Love will be in his second season as the starting signal caller. His weapons get a year of help under their belt, and the Packers are locked and loaded for a big season. The Packers let Aaron Jones go, but added Josh Jacobs as their lead running back. This is going to be a team that should be at or near the top of the NFC North. Betting them at nearly 20/1 to win the Super Bowl in April could prove to be fruitful.

Green Bay Packers
SB Pick: Packers +1900 NFL Super Bowl Odds to Win
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Joe Burrow +1000 to win Most Valuable Player

The signal caller from the Cincinnati Bengals was poised for a monster season last year. But, he got hurt in the summer, and never could recover. It was a lost season for Cincinnati. But, Burrow will be coming back healthy and hungry. The Bengals got a taste of the Super Bowl a couple seasons ago, and there is no doubt they will be coming after it. The AFC is loaded, with Kansas City and Baltimore both popular picks to win it all. Burrow putting together a great season and winning the MVP is not something we would be shocked at.

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Chicago Bears UNDER 8.5

There is a ton of hype for this team in April that does not have a Quarterback 1 on their roster. They traded Justin Fields, and are very likely to select Caleb Williams as their starting quarterback. Is the hype around Williams for real? We will find out real quick. Detroit and Green Bay are going to be the class of the NFC North. The Bears added Keenan Allen to the mix, but if Williams struggles in his rookie season, is that going to matter? The Bears are likely to finish under .500 again, therefore betting the UNDER on wins would be a wise wager to make.

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San Francisco 49ers UNDER 11.5

A downfall is in the cards at some point for the San Francisco 49ers. We saw it a bit a season ago with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 49ers are going to get tested by the Seahawks, Rams and Cardinals, but will it be enough? The 49ers have Brock Purdy, but despite all the numbers he continues to put up, they keep winning games. When they have to get to 12 wins dangled in front, it seems like the logical choice to think somewhere along the way they will lose 6 regular season games. Betting the under would be the choice here.

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There you have it. We hope you enjoyed those five future bets and picks of the offseason. Enjoy the rest of the National Football League offseason!

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While the Super Bowl is over, and the NFL season is in the books, the reality is that the business of football never really grinds to a complete halt. All over the country, GM’s and front office staff are probably busy preparing for the upcoming draft, while also making decisions about the players who will come and go during free agency. The coaching carousel appears to be almost fully stopped, but the QB wheel is still turning at a fast pace. Getting involved with some NFL future odds right now is perhaps not a good decision, at least until every team is done making moves, but that is not going to stop us making some predictions for you to start planning your betting strategy for the 2018 NFL season.

Best NFL Future Bets & Picks for the 2018 Season

2018 Season Information

Duration: September 6, 2018 – December 30, 2018
Playoffs: January 5, 2019 (Start Date)
Pro Bowl: January 27, 2019 (Camping World Stadium, Orlando)
Super Bowl 53: February 3, 2019 (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)

Making Some Predictions

The Dynasty is Over in New England

The cracks are beginning to show in the armor in New England, as a once tight group seems to be coming apart at the seams. You may not believe all the reports of dissension coming out of Foxboro, but when there is smoke, there is usually some fire.

Tom Brady will be 41 this coming season, and there is talk that Rob Gronkowski might consider hanging up the cleats. It’s the first time in recent memory that a cloud of uncertainty is hanging over Gillette Stadium, which I think signals the beginning of the end of a great dynasty.

The San Francisco 49ers are a Legitimate Dark Horse Pick

One of the things that appear to have created issues in New England was the trading of Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers. It looks to have been the steal of the century, as he took a less than mediocre team and instantly turned them into a winner.

The 49ers won the final 5 games of the season with Garoppolo under center, and with a few more additions this offseason, the 49ers could quickly become a playoff team. Watch out for this group, a potential division winner next season.

No Repeat Performance for the Eagles

There has been a lot of talk about the Eagles being at the beginning of a run that could lead to more than one Super Bowl over the next few years. It’s an idea that makes some real sense when you consider that they won it all this year with their backup QB under center. The thinking is that Philly will be even better when Carson Wentz returns next season, but everyone seems to be forgetting that they are going to lose some key parts in the offseason.

The Eagles are in a spot of bother when it comes to the salary cap and are going to need to offload some high-priced personnel, most likely in the linebacking group. Couple that with the fact that the NFC is ridiculously strong, and you get an idea of just how tough it will be for them to repeat, despite being favorites in several NFL Future Bets.

The Lombardi Trophy Stays in Pennsylvania

The clock is ticking on Ben Roethlisberger’s time in the league, and you also wonder how long the Steelers can afford to keep their huge offensive pieces together. Much of the blame for last season’s playoff failure was laid at the feet of OC Todd Hayley, who is now plying his trade in Cleveland.

If Hayley was indeed part of the problem, then surely, we can expect an upgrade from what we saw out of the Steelers offense last season. If that happens, look for Pittsburgh to add ring Lombardi Trophy #7 to the cabinet, so be sure to include them in your NFL Future Bets.

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The 2017 Super Bowl may now be a thing of the past, but as experienced football followers and betting aficionados know, an NFL season and its vast betting opportunities, are now a virtually year-round journeys that never end.

To that end, I’m going to point you towards some of the best NFL futures odds that you can wager on right now.

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Super Bowl 52 Odds

New England +500 Atlanta +800
Dallas +1000
Green Bay +1000
Pittsburgh +1000
Seattle +1200
Denver +1200

Analysis:
As you can see, oddsmakers clearly aren’t expecting a Super Bowl hangover and have installed Tom Brady and the Patriots as prohibitive favorites to win Super Bowl 52. Can the Pats go back-to-back or will they fall prey to one of the other top title contenders? For me, Seattle is offering the best value of the top title contenders.

AFC Championship

New England +240
Pittsburgh +550
Denver +800
Oakland +800

Analysis:
The Pats will contend, but I’m in love with the value that the Oakland Riders are offering heading into next season after their postseason plans got cut short due to Derek Carr’s late-season injury.

NFC Championship

Dallas +400
Green Bay +550
Atlanta +600
Seattle +600

Analysis:
I already said that I like the value that Seattle is offering heading into next season, but the fact of the matter is that the Seahawks aren’t lock to win the NFC in 2017 and will have some stiff competition, most likely in the form of the Dallas Cowboys.

Total Games Sean McVay Coaches Before Getting Fired in 2017-18

1-6 +800
7-12 +700
13-16 +600
Not Fired -175

Analysis:
The Rams got their man in the 30-year-old McVay and he won’t be fired – at least until he completes his first season, though I think he’s actually going to get a couple of seasons at the very least.

How Many Games Will Tom Brady Start in 2017-18?

16 Games -200
15 Games +200
14 Games +400
13 Games +600
12 Games or Lower +900

Analysis:
I like the ‘15’ pick, seeing as how Brady will likely sit out New England’s regular season finale.

Tom Brady TD Passes 2017-18

36 or More TD Passes +300
34-35 TD Passes +200
30-33 TD Passes EV
29-32 TD Passes +150
25-28 TD Passes +400
24 or less TD Passes +800

Analysis:
Brady didn’t reach the 30 TD plateau this past season, but he came very close – after missing four games to start the season. I like Brady to toss either 34 or 45 TD passes in 2017, but hey, that’s just me.

Tom Brady Interceptions 2017-18

10 or More Interceptions
7-9 Interceptions
6-4 Interceptions
0-5 Interceptions

Analysis:
Brady tossed two picks this season but I’m thinking he’ll toss half-dozen next season.

What Will Happen First for Johnny Manziel in 2017-18

Arrested +190
Start an NFL Game -270

Analysis:
I lose this fun-filled wager, even though I have no idea when Johnny Manziel will ever suit up for an NFL game again – if he ever does. Personally, I think the chance of Manziel getting arrested first is much higher than him starting an NFL game despite the odds here.

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