NFL Betting: New England Patriots Preview
Written by Greg Waters
Sat, 14 Aug 2010
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When we last left the New England Patriots, they were getting their butts handed to them on home turf by the Baltimore Ravens. Tom Brady and company were deemed to be too thin at the grind positions and suspect on defense. They also saw their division rival New York Jets reach the conference final and nearly advance to the Super Bowl. It was not a banner year for the region that had become so self-entitled.
Fast forward to this training camp and the buzz has been electric. Both Tom Brady and Randy Moss have been exemplary veterans, and both superstars are out to improve upon pretty good seasons in 2009. Moss and Brady reported in great shape and football betting hopes are high once again in New England.
On Thursday night, the Pats took their act back to the same field where they last stunk it up -- at home. The Super Bowl champion Saints were in and expectations were high on both sides, even if it was only an NFL preseason game. With only the first quarter really of interest to anyone, the Patriots offense performed admirably, marching up and down the field. With precise routes and pinpoint throws, Brady and Moss seemed unbeatable.
We know it’s only preseason, but the early showing by New England’s offensive starters signified the beginning of what looks like a renaissance for the Patriots. It’s odd to refer to 2010 as a comeback season for them when they actually won their division last year. But let’s face it, this team doesn’t play 16 games in the regular season to collect pay checks, they do it to reach the Super Bowl.
Most online sportsbooks have NFL futures odds for the Pats at around 12-1 to win the Super Bowl, which could be pretty good odds if the team is ready to be one of the top AFC contenders once again.
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