Exbookie Thread On Talking About This Coming Season 30 Days Before Preseason

[ACE-ACE]

I DONT KNOW HOW EVERYONE ELSE FEELS...BUT BASEBALL BETTING IS NOT THE GREATS SPORT TO CAP!!! RIGHT NOW I HAVE BET 105 GAMES AND MY RECORD IS 54-51 AVG AT THE BEST...MOST OF MY BETS IN THE OFF S EASON IS UNDER $1000 A BET...I HAVE WON THE LAST 3 YEARS IN TWO SPORTS NBA AND CBB....

NBA
2004-2005 62-42 +$8985.00 59%
2005-2006 149-125 +$7196.00 54%
2006-2007 157-158 +$2725.00

TOTAL 358-325 +$16181.00

CBB
2004-2005 38-17 +$28,709.00
2005-2006 36-23 +$6165.00
2006-2007 86-69 +$1681.00

TOTAL 160-109 +36,555.00

NFL
2004-2005 OVER 2K BETS 25-16 +$28,400
UNDER $1300 BETS .........36-34 ......+400.....TOTAL +28,800.00

2005-2006 OVER 2K BETS 36-18 +$44,181
UNDER $1100 BETS.......... 63-51 +$14,035......TOTAL +58,216.00

2006-2007

PRESEASON....................18-12 +$3029
SUPERBOWL.....................3-3 +$ 960
PLAYOFFS ..................... 4-11 -$12,465
REG/OVER 2K BETS...........17-17 -$1590
UNDER $1100 PLAYS.........39-50 -$10,266.....TOTAL -$20,332.00

TOTAL FOR 3 YEARS AT THE RX.....241-212 +$66,684.00

TOTAL FOR MY 3 BEST SPORTS(POSTED AT THERX)

759-646 +$119,420.00 54%


ACTION BETS KILL ME LAST YEAR...AND THE OTHER TWO YEARS INVESTMENT PLAYS WAS THE WAY TO GO...

IN 2004-2005 I SET MY ACTION PLAYS AT UNDER $1300
IN 2005-2006-2007 IT WAS UNDER $1100

THIS YEAR ALL ACTION BETS WILL BE UNDER $800

THIS IS A ADJUSTMENT OF .3 UNITS TO HELP MY MONEY MANAGEMENT

.8 UNITS AND LESS = $300-$800
2 UNITS = $2000
3 UNITS =$3000
4 UNITS =$4000
REAL 5 UNITS = $5000

THE GOAL THIS YEAR IS TO BET LESS ACTION...TRYING TO FIND THE BEST OF THE BEST (2-4 GAMES A WEEK ONLY)

1ST WEEK LINES ARE UP.....COME ON GUYS...THIS IS BASE ON LAST YEAR STATS AND WHAT HAPPEN SO FAR THIS YEAR.. WE ALL KNOW THAT WHAT HAPPENS LAST YEAR DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS YEAR!!! THE ONLY TWO GAME THAT I SEE VALUE BASE ON THE LINE THEY SET(AS OF NOW) IS IND -6 OVER NEW ORLEANS AND PITT-4 OVER CLEVE

BUT WE ALL KNOW THAT EVERYWEEK OF THE PRESEASON THING CHANGE AND YOU AS A CAPPER HAVE TO KEEP NOTES

I HAVE 32 PAGES ONE FOR EACH TEAM....AS TEAMS START PLAYING...NOTES ARE TAKEN...WHEN TWO TEAMS PLAY YOU PUT THE TWO NOTES TOGETHER AND WITH "MYLINE" TELLING ME WHERE THE VALUE IS ON A GAME I COME UP WITH MY PLAYS.....BY WEEK 3 OF THE REGSEASON MY LINE WILL KILL IN....BY WEEK TWO I HAVE A 50% MY LINE....WEEK ONE IS BASE ON THE PRESEASON AND 25% OF MY LINE IN PRE....

SICK OF BASEBALL....LETS TALK FOOTBALL:thumbsup:

TELL ME HOW YOU ARE GOING TO SHOW A PROFIT!!!

OR

TELL ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT A TEAM....I WILL TAKE NOTES:thumbsup:

ACE-ACE

 

[QUEENOFHEARTS]

I am so glad to see you talking Football!!!!!

I HATE BASEBALL!!! I agree..the absolute worst thing and most boring thing to wager on. This thread has just woke me up and made me smile!!!! ACE-ACE and the NFL!!!!!!! nothing better to read than that!!!!!!!

talk with you soon ACE

QUEEN OF HEARTS

 

[ACE-ACE]

Talk about getting an early start! Week One predictions already???

http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/resources/weeklyProjections?type=RB&wk=1

 

[ESQAJM]

Ace: At this time of the year my total effort goes into reviewing all of the teams and comparing the totals posted for the season against the total amount of wins that I expect the teams to finish the season with.
I look mainly for UNDERS as you never know what will happen to a team when you bet OVERS.

My top play for the season's totals will be the Giants UNDER 8.5. The main reason for this play is the loss of Tiki Barber. I watched every minute of every game the Giants played last year. I can't tell you how many times on 2nd and long or 3rd and long Barber ran for a first down. Or he ran for 6 or 7 yards on 1st down and gave the Giants a short field to go for 1st down. He was 2/3's of the team's offense. His replacement is only adequate, nothing special. Manning, was only an adequate QB. He will be called on to carry more of the load this year, and unless he learned a lot from his big brother in the offseason, he will not be up to the task. Besides that, his offensive line did not give him good protection last year and I think it will be worse this year without a running game. I expect him to be scrambling for his life all season and I expect him to be sacked at least 40 times for the season.

I project the Giants to win 1 game in their strong division this year, maybe 2. They have a relatively weak out of conference schedule, but there is no way they will do better than 4-4.

At best their final record for the year will be 6-10.

I think it's a very strong play at 150/100.

Why don't you give some of your analysis of the team totals for this year?

 

[ACE-ACE]

ESQAJM<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_4265416", true); </SCRIPT> .....I TOTALY AGREE WITH LOOKING FOR THE UNDER IN THOSE TOTALS....NOT BIG ON BETTING THEM ...BUT I DO BET AT LESS ONE (BEST OF THE BEST BET ).... MY PICKS IF ANY WILL BE MADE THE 1ST WEEK OF PRESEASON

AA

 

[ACE-ACE]

TOTALS ON TEAMS 2007

<TABLE class=linestxt cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width="85%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Arizona Cardinals</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o7.0(-140)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u7.0+(110) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Atlanta Falcons</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o7.5(-105)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u7.5(-125) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Baltimore Ravens</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o9.0(-155)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u9.0+(125) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Buffalo Bills</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o6.0(-115)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u6.0(-115) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Carolina Panthers</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o9.0+(110)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u9.0(-140) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Chicago Bears</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o10.0+(110)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u10.0(-140) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Cincinnati Bengals</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o9.0(-135)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u9.0+(105) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Cleveland Browns</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o5.5(-180)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u5.5+(140) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Dallas Cowboys</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o9.0(-145)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u9.0+(115) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Denver Broncos</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o9.5(-115)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u9.5(-115) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Detroit Lions</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o6.0(-130)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u6.0+(100) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Green Bay Packers</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o7.5+(110)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u7.5(-140) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Houston Texans</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o6.5(-115)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u6.5(-115) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Indianapolis Colts</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o10.5(-155)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u10.5+(125) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Jacksonville Jaguars</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o9.0(-105)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u9.0(-125) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Kansas City Chiefs</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o7.5(even)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u7.5(-130) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Miami Dolphins</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o7.0(-130)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u7.0+(100) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Minnesota Vikings</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o6.5(-145)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u6.5+(115) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>New England Patriots</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o11.5(-145)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u11.5+(115) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>New Orleans Saints</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o9.0(-130)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u9.0+(100) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>New York Giants</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o8.0(-130)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u8.0+(100) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>New York Jets</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o8.0+(120)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u8.0(-150) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Oakland Raiders</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o5.0(-130)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u5.0+(100) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Philadelphia Eagles</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o9.0(-155)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u9.0+(125) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Pittsburgh Steelers</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o9.0+(105)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u9.0(-135) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>San Diego Chargers</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o10.5(-145)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u10.5+(115) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>San Francisco 49ers</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o7.5(-170)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u7.5+(135) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Seattle Seahawks</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o9.0+(105)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u9.0(-135) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>St Louis Rams</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o7.5(-115)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u7.5(-115) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Tampa Bay Buccaneers</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o7.0(-115)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u7.0(-115) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Tennessee Titans</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o7.0(-105)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u7.0(-125) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Future Body Start --><TR><TD>Washington Redskins</TD><TD align=left width="25%">o7.5+(105)</TD><TD align=left width="25%">u7.5(-135) </TD></TR><TR><TD class=linesbar colSpan=6 height=3> </TD></TR><!-- Future Body End --><!-- Games Footer Start --></TBODY></TABLE><!-- Games Footer Start -->

 

[ACE-ACE]

I am so glad to see you talking Football!!!!!

I HATE BASEBALL!!! I agree..the absolute worst thing and most boring thing to wager on. This thread has just woke me up and made me smile!!!! ACE-ACE and the NFL!!!!!!! nothing better to read than that!!!!!!!

talk with you soon ACE

QUEEN OF HEARTS

THANKS!!!...TRUST ME I WILL BE BACK WITH LESS ACTION PLAYS AND PICK THE BEST ONES TO MAKE THE MONEY....SOMETIMES LESS IS BETTER:banger:

 

[ACE-ACE]

<TABLE class=MasterTable id=ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_siAtsTotals_gridATS_ctl01 style="WIDTH: 100%; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; empty-cells: show" cellSpacing=0 border=0><THEAD><TR><TH class=GridHeaderXP style="COLOR: #242500; HEIGHT: 26px">Team</TH><TH class=GridHeaderXP style="COLOR: #242500; HEIGHT: 26px">ATS</TH><TH class=GridHeaderXP style="COLOR: #242500; HEIGHT: 26px">%</TH><TH class=GridHeaderXP style="COLOR: #242500; HEIGHT: 26px">W/L</TH><TH class=GridHeaderXP style="COLOR: #242500; HEIGHT: 26px">O/U</TH></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR class=GridRowXP style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD>New York Jets</TD><TD>11-5-0</TD><TD>68.75 %</TD><TD>10-6</TD><TD>9-7-0</TD></TR><TR class=GridRowXP style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD>Tennessee Titans</TD><TD>11-5-0</TD><TD>68.75 %</TD><TD>8-8</TD><TD>12-2-2</TD></TR><TR class=GridRowXP style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD>Baltimore Ravens</TD><TD>10-6-0</TD><TD>62.50 %</TD><TD>13-3</TD><TD>6-9-1</TD></TR><TR class=GridRowXP style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD>Buffalo Bills</TD><TD>10-6-0</TD><TD>62.50 %</TD><TD>7-9</TD><TD>7-9-0</TD></TR><TR class=GridRowXP style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD>Chicago Bears</TD><TD>10-6-0</TD><TD>62.50 %</TD><TD>13-3</TD><TD>11-4-1</TD></TR><TR class=GridRowXP style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD>New Orleans Saints</TD><TD>10-6-0</TD><TD>62.50 %</TD><TD>10-6</TD><TD>8-8-0</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

base on last year those were the top 6 teams to win money on

even buffalo with a 7-9 record would have made you money

what will happen this year to those team??? will the books adjust???

time will tell

AA

 

[TOMMYB]

OK LETS TALK FOOTBALL.

YOUR IND -6 vs N O SCARES ME . NO HAS A HIGH SCORING OFFENSE AND MOVES THE BALL WITH THE PASS AND THE RUN JUST LIKE INDY , BUT IND LOST THEIR 2 STARTING CB"S TO FREE AGENCY AND 2 NEW GUYS WILL BE PLAYING THERE. BEST TO WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS IN PRESEASON , IF THEY GET BURNED ILL BE TAKING THE POINTS .

THIS PITT PLAY -4 SCARES ME ALSO , CLEV'S OFF LINE WAS DECIMATED LAST YEAR AND THEY WILL GET THEM BACK HEALTHY THIS YEAR , BESIDES PITT WITH A NEW COACH , AND A LESS THAN STELLAR RUNNING GAME AND SOME DEFENSIVE DEFECTIONS WILL NOT BE AS GOOD AS THEY WERE UNDER BILL COWHER . AND IM NOT IMPRESSED WITH RO'BERGER AT QB , BEST TO WAIT AND SEE WHAT PRESEASON BRINGS .

I LIKE SD -6 vs CHIC , CHIC HAS DIFFICULTY KEEPING THEIR PLAYERS WHEN CONTRACT TIME COMES AND THEIR FRONT OFFICE IS TO BLAME HERE . STARTING RB HAS MOVED ON , DEFENSIVE GUYS ALSO . I SEE SD's DEFENSE CHASING THEIR QB ALL OVER THE FIELD IN THIS GAME , FORCING HIM TO THROW ON THE RUN OR GET SACKED .

I LIKE DET +3 AT OAK. OAK WITH NEW COACH , NEW QB , I EXPECT McCOWN TO START , BUT YOU NEVER KNOW , THEY MIGHT PUT THE ROOKIE IN , 1 RB ALREADY SUSPENDED 4 GAMES . OAK's DEF KEPT THEM IN THEIR GAMES LAST YEAR , OFF. WAS TERRIBLE AND I DONT SEE MUCH IMPROVEMENT THIS YEAR. I THINK THIS IS THE DET. STARTS TO MAKE SOME NOISE IN THEIR DIVISION . I THINK THEY CAN WIN IT , MINN WITH AND IFFY QB , GB AND FAVRE IS THROWING ALOT OF INT. ESPECIALLY WHEN BEHIND TRYING TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN , CHIC NOT AS GOOD AS LAST YEAR , I TOOK THEM AT 10 TO 1 TO WIN THE DIV.

I LIKE DALL -4 vs GIANTS . NO TIKI AND SOME OL MEN MISSING , COACH WANTS THE TEAM TO STOP BICKERING AND LET THEIR PLAY ON THE FIELD DO THE TALKING . WELL THAT WONT LAST . STRAHAN GOING THROUGH A MESSY DIVORCE , JUST TOO MANY QUESTIONS HERE , ILL TAKE ROMO OVER ELI MANNING.

OK GUYS LETS HEAR WHAT YOU THINK.

OK , ACE ACE , IM READY FOR THE SEASON TO START. TOMMY B

 

[soswalter]

Tommy where did you get those lines?

 

[TOMMYB]

Sowalt--- Hilton And Golden Nugget Have The Lines Up For Weeks Already. Check Out The Col Games Of The Year From The Nugget In The Col Fb Section. Tommy B

 

[rolltide]

Tommy where did you get those lines?

Sportsbook.com 2007 NFL Football Betting Odds Week 1 betting line:
Saints +6 @ Colts -6


Falcons @ Vikings E</P>

Panthers @ Rams E</P>Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5


Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1</P>

Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3</P>

Patriots -5 @ Jets +5</P>

Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5</P>

Steelers -4 @ Browns +4</P>

Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6</P>

Bears +6 @ Chargers -6</P>

Lions +3 @ Raiders -3</P>

Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5</P>

Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4</P>

Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3</P>

Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3</P>

 

[soswalter]

Thanks guys

 

[ACE-ACE]

player out for the 1st 4 game...update

KENNY PETERSON FOR VIOLATING THE LEAGUE STEROID POLICY

that will hurt denver d-line....take note

 

[TOMMYB]

Adding Players

TB CB COX SUSP. 1st 4 GMS.
OAK RB RHODES SUSP, 1st 4 GMS.
OAK DE McNEAL ARRESTED FOR SELLING A CAR HE DID NOT OWN AND WRITING A BOUNCED CHECK.

 

[ACE-ACE]

TB CB COX SUSP. 1st 4 GMS.
OAK RB RHODES SUSP, 1st 4 GMS.
OAK DE McNEAL ARRESTED FOR SELLING A CAR HE DID NOT OWN AND WRITING A BOUNCED CHECK.

MOST NFL PLAYERS MAKE GOOD MONEY....WHY???? THEY HAVE TOO MUCH MONEY TO DO DUMP THING****DONT YOU THINK*****

 

[TOMMYB]

Ace-ace I Agree , These Guys Have All That Talent To Be Able To Play In The Nfl But No Brains Or Common Sense To Go With It.

Tommy B

 

[bmore]

i really like Dallas -4 over the Giants. i think they will be fired up and ready to get that bad taste out of their mouths from the seattle disaster last year. plus i really believe the giants could be one of the worse teams in football and dallas could make a serious run this year

 

[AllenRocks]

I think Rams win 9 easy and make the playoffs. Who is in their division that they play twice? Easy money.

 

[QUEENOFHEARTS]

Nfc East

Although I think it is silly to start making predictions so early with all the changes in the league, I do feel that the earlier we start the better our chances are of making some $$$$. I personally dont start hitting the books hard until week 3. Of course I get down in week 1 and 2 simply because .....I LOVE IT!!!!

I just thought that I would share a few interesting articles on a break down of each team since the draft. I found these to be a rather positive. I enjoyed reading them a few times. I do not agree with everything in these articles but .....they are solid facts and that is whats important.
Ill start with the NFC EAST and add the other divisions in a few days.

DALLAS COWBOYS: prediction: 10-6 ( IHOPE SO!!!!)
Last years record: 9-7 (Wildcard)
Key additions: Leonard Davis G: Davis is a massive lineman who hasn't reached his full potential playing tackle for the Cardinals but the switch to guard could be good for him.

Ken Hamlin S: Hamlin should start right away opposite Roy Williams and cover lots of ground in pass coverage like he did for the Seahawks. He is the best free safety the Cowboys have had since Darren Woodson retired
.
Key Losses: Drew Bledsoe QB: Bledsoe wasn't that great a quarterback for the Cowboys as he did a good imitation of the statue of liberty in the pocket last year. One thing he would have been though is a tutor for Tony Romo to learn how to read coverages. ( I TOTALLY DIS AGREE......AWAY WITH THE GARBAGE . TONY DOESNT NEED DREW)

Draft: Overall this wasn't the best draft you could ask for as a Cowboys fan but it should produce a few starters. Anthony Spencer the defensive end from Purdue could be a stud in the 3-4 scheme that made Shawne Merriman a star. Isaiah Stanback out of Washington could be a slash type player as he has blazing speed but isn't that polished yet at a certain position. My sleeper pick is the big tackle Doug Free from Northern Illinois as he has good footwork and Flozell Adams is getting old.

Offense: This offense has potential to be very explosive. They have a good offensive line which will be a big factor for Julius Jones and Marion Barber to pound the ball. That opens up the pass for Romo who now has experience leading a team. Plus with Romo liking to throw deep he couldn't ask for better receivers in Terry Glenn and Terrell Owens. If Owens plays like last year and his finger recovers he should be in for a great year. They could be one of the top scoring teams this year.

Defense: With defensive oriented Wade Phillips coaching now. This unit could be very solid and put up lots of sacks. Demarcus Ware was a pro bowl player last season but now in my mind is one of the early frontrunner's for Defensive Player of the year. Terrence Newman was a pro bowl snub last year and should become even better this year. The only problem is Anthony Henry and Roy Williams in the secondary as they are both getting older and were both noticeably getting beat on deep routes. Other then that the Defense has great potential.


Tony Romo QB: Romo could put up big numbers as he has a full year of experience under his belt. If his receivers stay healthy Romo should put up lots of yards and could become a top 10 QB by the end of the year.

Marion Barber RB: Julius Jones may get more yards but Barber gets all of the touchdowns. That is what makes him so valuable in fantasy leagues. Only players like LT, Larry Johnson and Steven Jackson had more touchdowns. If Barber increases his yards like I anticipate on him doing...then we have a an extremely potent offense here..

Terrell Owens WR: Owens is always a guarantee for double digit touchdowns. That along with around 1200 yards.

Prediction: So all and all I think the Cowboys are a very solid team that should make a big run in a weak NFC. If the players adjust to the new strategies correctly and fast, this could be a dangerous team.

NEW YORK GIANTS: prediction 6-10
Last years record:8-8 (wildcard)

Key Additions: Reuben Droughns RB: Droughns is a similar back to Brandon Jacobs but he has very good character and could be a good leader in the locker room. He could also start a few games early in the season in case the team doesn't think Jacobs is ready.

Key Loss: Tiki Barber RB: Barber is one of the few backs who actually got better with age as he had one of the best seasons in his career. The only good thing for the Giants is they don't have to worry about a team cancer as he criticized the coaching staff many times. It's now Matt Lauer's problem.

Draft: This could be a very good draft for The Giants as they should get at least 3 future starters out of it. Corner Aaron Ross out of Texas could end up being a solid corner but should help immediately in the return game. Receiver Steve Smith out of USC should become an impact player next year as he will get lots of good experience this year from Amani Toomer and Plaxico Burress. The sleeper is running back Ahmad Bradshaw out of Marshall who has potential to be a great 3rd down back and could start in the next couple years.

Offense: This could be the last chance for Eli Manning in New York as he has not lived up to the expectations of a number 1 overall pick. If he plays poorly the team could be in for a long year. Brandon Jacobs could end up being a solid all around back as he was utilized as a goal line back the first 2 years of his career. If Manning is consistent this year it could be a big year for Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey. Burress is a great deep threat and could should easily get over 1000 yards while Shockey should catch around 80 balls. If the offensive line also holds up without injuries like last year the offense could be pretty good.

Defense: Antonio Pierce leads this defense which was 26th in total defense. The main downfall was the cornerback position as Sam Madison is getting old and Corey Webster isn't starter material yet. The Defensive line should be very solid as Osi Umenyiora is still young and could be dominant at times. Fred Robbins could also be dominant and was a pro bowl snub last year. While Michael Strahan isn't getting older he could still be a presence at defensive end.

Washington Redskins: prediction 7-9
Last years record: 5-11 (last place)

Key Addition: London Fletcher-Baker LB: Fletcher-Baker is a tackling machine who came from the Bills. He also should be leader in the locker room. He can also help teach the young linebackers like Rocky McIntosh to help read coverages and offensive formations
.
Key Loss: The Redskins really didn't have any huge losses this offseason except for an overpaid safety in Adam Archuleta and kicker John Hall.

Draft: Except for one pick this wasn't a really good draft for the Redskins. LSU safety LaRon Landry is a very good player but when they already have Sean Taylor it wasn't a huge need but now no receiver will want to go over the middle. The rest of the players like Carson Palmer's brother Jordan a quarterback from UTEP could be solid backups.

Offense: This offense has a lot of potential as they have a young quarterback in Jason Campbell who finally got experience last year. He could have a solid year but until proven should be a no.2 quarterback in fantasy football. Their two headed monster at running back could be very explosive. Ladell Betts had over 1000 yards last year while Clinton Portis is an all-pro back who when not battling injuries is a great breakaway threat. The receivers are very fast but are very small compared to most teams. Santana Moss is an elusive receiver who can score anytime he touches the ball. Brandon Lloyd is also a very talented player who hasn't fully lived up to his potential. Their most consistent receiver though may be tight end Chris Cooley who should have another solid year.

Defense: On paper this defense looks really good but last year it was 31st in total defense. Other then Taylor and Fletcher-Baker the defense has been for the most part underachieving considering how much Dan Snyder payed some of these players in free agency. Except cornerback Carlos Rogers to have a solid year and establish himself as a number 1 corner worthy of the ninth pick in the draft a couple years ago.

PHILLY EAGLES: prediction 10-6
Last Years record: 10-6 (divison winner)



Key Additions Kevin Curtis WR: Curtis is a very solid player to have on your football team as he is a smart player who runs savvy routes and is a burner with his 4.3 speed. Considering how often the Eagles throw the ball he should be a great help.

Takeo Spikes LB: If Spikes is half the player he was when he made the pro bowl on the Bills the Eagles got a good deal. Spikes could be an injury risk but barring injury he could play a big part on how the Eagles do this year.


Key Loss:Jeff Garcia QB: With Garcia's departure the Eagles no longer have a reliable backup for if Donavan McNabb gets injured. When given the oppurtunity last year Garcia did great so for the Eagles it was a shame to let him go.


Draft: This draft has a lot of potential for the Eagles as they drafted many players that will eventuallly replace the veteran in front of them. All of the Eagles fans booed when they selected quarterback Kevin Kolb with there first selection in the second round. Last time the fans booed like that it was when someone named Donavan McNabb was drafted. Kolb should eventually be the starter and could be a good player. Linebacker Stewart Bradley out of Nebaska should make an early impact as well. Running Back Tony Hunt out of Penn State should be a good contributor also as he is very similar to Correll Buckhalter.


Offense: The Eagles have the oppurtunity to have a very explosive offense this season as Donavan McNabb says he is fully healthy and Brian Westbrook should have another big year and get over 1000 yards and around 80 catches. That could lead to a breakout year for receiver Reggie Brown as he will be the go to guy in a pass oriented offense. LJ Smith could also have a big year as McNabb likes getting him involved if all of this happens they could have one of the best offenses in the league.


Defense: The defense should have a solid year as Jim Johnson runs lots of exotic blitz schemes that make offenses crazy. If Jevon Kearse is healthy he could get double digit sacks and Mike Patterson is a big presence clogging up the line. The Linebackers are also solid led by Jeremiah Trotter and Takeo Spikes. Led by Lito Sheppard and Brian Dawkins the secondary is one of the best in the league. Sheppard gets lots if interceptions and Dawkins is one of the best leaders in the game.


Prediction: A lot of the season depends on if McNabb is healthy and if he is it could be another division championship for the Eagles. If he isn't healthy it could be a difficult year for the Eagles as AJ Feeley or Kevin Kolb might not be the answer this year. My prediction is 10-6 if McNabb is healthy and they would contend for the division title with the Cowboys